As of May, 2024, a 1923-S Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $5.00 and $245.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $260.00 and $3,350.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $3,335.00 in the 06/02/2010 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 8,700,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1923-S Penny, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-653,350.00
MS-64+1,275.00
MS-64800.00
MS-63+625.00
MS-63575.00
MS-62+485.00
MS-62435.00
MS-61285.00
MS-60260.00
AU-58+245.00
AU-58235.00
AU-55+150.00
AU-55125.00
AU-53+115.00
AU-53110.00
AU-50+95.00
AU-5090.00
XF-45+70.00
XF-4560.00
XF-4045.00
VF-3535.00
VF-3026.00
VF-2524.00
VF-2020.00
F-1518.00
F-1216.00
VG-1014.00
VG-812.00
G-610.00
G-48.00
AG-35.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State260.003,350.00898.89
About Uncirculated90.00245.00145.63
Extremely Fine45.0070.0058.33
Fine and Very Fine16.0035.0023.17
Good and Very Good8.0014.0011.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good5.005.005.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1923 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1923 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2.0018.0022.00350.00
1923-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.0070,000.00
1923 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A35.00525.00
1923 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A40.0055,000.00
1923-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A275.0012,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1923-S Penny, Bn (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$33.00

Lowest Sale Price
$360.00

Highest Sale Price
$129.75

Average Sale Price
$145.00

Most Recent Sale Price
25

Number of Sales
$3,243.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66715.00715.00715.00
MS-65+575.00575.00575.00
MS-653,335.003,335.003,335.00
MS-64368.001,504.00569.27
MS-63201.00601.00359.95
MS-62+192.00372.00263.78
MS-62127.00329.00221.29
MS-61138.00305.00210.63
MS-605.25638.00189.82
AU-5833.00360.00129.75
AU-55+111.00111.00111.00
AU-5541.00115.0078.56
AU-5356.00105.0078.80
AU-5030.00236.0066.89
XF-45+43.0069.0056.00
XF-4516.00109.0039.00
XF-4025.0035.0030.25
VF-3520.0065.0042.50
VF-307.0020.0013.50
VF-2519.0019.0019.00
VG-811.0011.0011.00
PO-17.00863.00165.47

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1923-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $3,335.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1923-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1923-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.57% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 11.27% / 8.82% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1923-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-62+ANACSStack's Bowers216.0008/10/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions145.0005/03/2023
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0004/30/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions456.0004/30/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions139.0002/15/2023
MS-62+ANACSHeritage Auctions372.0001/25/2023
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC20.0012/25/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC601.0012/25/2022
MS-62+NGCStack's Bowers192.0012/13/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers60.0011/09/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions114.0011/09/2022
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC530.0008/07/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions139.0006/29/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers600.0006/17/2022
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0006/05/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0005/04/2022
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0004/17/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,504.0004/03/2022
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0004/03/2022
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC165.0003/06/2022
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers192.0010/27/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions61.0010/06/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0008/29/2021
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions600.0006/09/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0005/19/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions312.0010/07/2020
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0003/15/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions312.0003/11/2020
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions111.0002/05/2020
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135.0001/26/2020
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0001/15/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0008/07/2019
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC475.0007/07/2019
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers90.0006/12/2019
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers240.0005/29/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0004/24/2019
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/03/2019
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0002/27/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0009/26/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers288.0009/26/2018
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0005/16/2018
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0005/16/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0004/10/2018
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers264.0001/24/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0012/26/2017
MS-62+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0012/04/2017
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions94.0009/12/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0008/14/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/09/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0005/09/2017
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers305.5002/22/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2502/14/2017
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0002/14/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0011/01/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5008/23/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0006/21/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0006/21/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0006/21/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5005/24/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5003/15/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0009/29/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0009/15/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions329.0008/04/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5004/19/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5003/17/2015
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections231.9412/28/2014
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections26.0012/14/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions282.0011/30/2014
AU-53ANACSGreat Collections79.2011/09/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections282.3309/07/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections671.0006/08/2014
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections27.0006/08/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7506/02/2014
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections286.0003/23/2014
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0003/09/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections69.3002/16/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections258.5001/26/2014
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections71.0112/29/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections46.0012/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0012/05/2013
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections20.0011/10/2013
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections37.0010/06/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections32.0010/06/2013
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0009/30/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections110.0007/14/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections112.0006/02/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections550.0004/07/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/18/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions382.0001/07/2013
XF-45ANACSGreat Collections46.0012/16/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections66.0012/02/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions206.0011/29/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0010/18/2012
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections165.0010/14/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections7.0009/09/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions212.0009/06/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0009/06/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections35.0008/12/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions282.0008/02/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions165.0008/02/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/12/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0004/23/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/18/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0003/08/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions475.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0002/02/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0001/03/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0001/03/2012
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0012/08/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0009/12/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0009/12/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions115.0008/08/2011
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0004/27/2011
VF-25PCGSGreat Collections19.0004/17/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0002/07/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0002/07/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0011/22/2010
MS-65ICGGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0006/02/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0005/31/2010
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions161.0004/19/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/25/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0009/02/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC581.0006/22/2009
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0005/27/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions173.0004/29/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions207.0004/01/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions127.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0010/01/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0007/30/2008
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions38.0002/06/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions92.0001/09/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0012/12/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0010/24/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/08/2007
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena575.0008/04/2007
MS-64PCGSScotsman575.0007/27/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions638.0007/18/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0005/15/2007
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC184.0010/23/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0009/13/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions305.0007/11/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/05/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0006/05/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0005/10/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/01/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions236.0001/30/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0011/27/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0009/26/2005
MS-61ANACSDavid Lawrence RC150.0006/27/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/06/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions110.0005/18/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions516.0005/01/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions322.0004/27/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC519.0004/25/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0004/24/2005
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions69.0011/24/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/17/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions214.0010/31/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0010/13/2004
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions72.0009/29/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0009/22/2004
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions87.0009/15/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0007/26/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0006/02/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions368.0005/10/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0003/03/2004
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0012/31/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0009/22/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0008/13/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0008/06/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions201.0008/06/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions20.0008/06/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0006/25/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0006/25/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0001/15/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions72.0012/24/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions190.0012/03/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions184.0010/08/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0009/29/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0009/03/2002
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions83.0007/16/2002
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions49.0007/09/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions58.0002/20/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0005/03/2001
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers863.0002/16/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions41.0002/01/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0002/01/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0001/06/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions135.0011/09/2000
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions160.0010/19/2000
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0008/17/2000
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions7.0007/20/2000
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0005/06/2000
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0004/12/2000
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0004/12/2000
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers52.0002/06/2000
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0001/26/2000
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena715.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEB. Max Mehl5.2506/01/1941