1927-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1927-S Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $100.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $115.00 and $3,150.00, 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 $3,120.00 in the 06/10/2020 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner

Edge: Plain

Diameter: 19.00 millimeters

Weight: 3.11 grams

Mintage: 14,276,000

Mint: San Francisco

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1927-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:

Grade	Price($)
MS-65	3,150.00
MS-64+	1,000.00
MS-64	775.00
MS-63+	425.00
MS-63	350.00
MS-62+	225.00
MS-62	165.00
MS-61	130.00
MS-60	115.00
AU-58+	100.00
AU-58	90.00
AU-55+	76.00
AU-55	70.00
AU-53+	58.00
AU-53	50.00
AU-50+	47.00
AU-50	45.00
XF-45+	30.00
XF-45	26.00
XF-40	24.00
VF-35	20.00
VF-30	16.00
VF-25	12.00
VF-20	8.00
F-15	5.00
F-12	3.00
VG-10	2.00
VG-8	2.00
G-6	2.00
G-4	1.00
AG-3	1.00

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

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	115.00	3,150.00	703.89
About Uncirculated	45.00	100.00	67.00
Extremely Fine	24.00	30.00	26.67
Fine and Very Fine	3.00	20.00	10.67
Good and Very Good	1.00	2.00	1.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good	1.00	1.00	1.00

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 1927 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1927 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)	1.00	15.00	20.00	85.00
1927-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)	1.00	62.00	65.00	700.00
1927-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	75.00	6,500.00
1927-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	100.00	57,500.00
1927 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	22.00	8,000.00
1927-D/D Penny RPM FS-501, BN (Regular Strike)	10.00	200.00	250.00	750.00
1927 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	26.00	75,000.00
1927-D/D Penny RPM FS-501, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,500.00	1,500.00
1927 Penny DDO FS-101 (013.5), BN (Regular Strike)	25.00	360.00	365.00	750.00
1927-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	125.00	4,500.00
1927 Penny DDO FS-101 (013.5), RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	385.00	1,600.00
1927-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	150.00	50,000.00

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.

1927-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:

Find On eBay

$144.00

Lowest Sale Price

$493.00

Highest Sale Price

$214.19

Average Sale Price

$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$3,427.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-65+	303.00	303.00	303.00
MS-65	460.00	3,120.00	1,573.33
MS-64	144.00	493.00	214.19
MS-63	58.00	288.00	126.61
MS-62+	79.00	120.00	104.25
MS-62	59.00	152.00	95.71
MS-61	48.00	86.00	69.33
MS-60	31.00	168.00	69.40
AU-58	40.00	59.00	47.33
AU-55+	65.00	65.00	65.00
AU-55	5.00	65.00	39.44
AU-53	31.00	50.00	38.25
AU-50	19.00	19.00	19.00
XF-40	12.00	12.00	12.00
PO-1	9.00	242.00	64.80

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1927-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $3,120.00.

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 1927-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1927-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.14% share, followed by Great Collections / Stack's Bowers with 11.11% / 7.41% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1927-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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	264.00	08/10/2023
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	186.00	02/01/2023
MS-62+	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	120.00	12/13/2022
MS-63	NGC	Stack's Bowers	288.00	04/13/2022
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,140.00	12/01/2021
MS-62+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	114.00	06/09/2021
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	264.00	01/06/2021
AU-55+	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	65.00	12/27/2020
MS-62+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	104.00	11/18/2020
MS-63	NGC	Stack's Bowers	120.00	08/11/2020
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	180.00	06/17/2020
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	3,120.00	06/10/2020
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	180.00	03/11/2020
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	156.00	05/08/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	162.00	01/09/2019
MS-60	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	168.00	01/02/2019
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	99.00	12/26/2018
MS-62+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	79.00	09/26/2018
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	156.00	04/10/2018
MS-62	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	129.25	06/21/2016
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	117.50	01/31/2016
MS-62	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	152.00	08/16/2015
AU-55	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	42.00	05/31/2015
AU-58	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	40.00	05/31/2015
AU-53	PCGS	Great Collections	50.00	11/16/2014
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	86.00	11/16/2014
AU-55	PCGS	Great Collections	50.00	09/28/2014
AU-55	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	65.00	08/24/2014
AU-53	PCGS	Great Collections	31.00	06/08/2014
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	119.85	03/03/2014
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	250.00	01/05/2014
PO-1	PCGS	Great Collections	37.00	12/08/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	188.00	11/08/2013
PO-1	PCGS	Great Collections	21.00	10/20/2013
MS-62	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	125.00	10/06/2013
PO-1	PCGS	Great Collections	9.00	10/06/2013
AU-58	PCGS	Great Collections	43.00	06/02/2013
MS-62	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	90.00	05/06/2013
AU-55	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	39.00	01/21/2013
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	74.00	11/05/2012
AU-55	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	32.00	11/05/2012
PO-1	PCGS	Great Collections	15.00	10/07/2012
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	112.00	09/06/2012
MS-62	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	94.00	06/11/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	299.00	02/02/2012
AU-55	PCGS	Great Collections	36.00	12/18/2011
AU-55	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	44.00	12/08/2011
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	84.00	11/14/2011
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	84.00	01/31/2011
MS-63	ANACS	Bowers & Merena	127.00	11/09/2010
MS-65	NGC	Goldberg Auctioneers	460.00	06/02/2010
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	74.00	03/29/2010
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	184.00	07/15/2009
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	161.00	06/17/2009
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	150.00	03/01/2009
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	493.00	02/05/2009
MS-60	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	75.00	01/19/2009
AU-53	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	37.00	01/07/2009
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	173.00	11/19/2008
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	81.00	10/22/2008
XF-40	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	12.00	08/08/2007
AU-55	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	42.00	06/05/2006
MS-60	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	37.00	01/11/2006
MS-61	NGC	Heritage Auctions	86.00	07/17/2005
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	184.00	05/29/2005
AU-53	NGC	Heritage Auctions	35.00	03/16/2005
PO-1	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	242.00	02/23/2005
MS-60	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	31.00	10/20/2004
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	59.00	10/13/2004
MS-61	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	48.00	06/25/2003
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	70.00	04/23/2003
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	144.00	04/09/2003
AU-58	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	59.00	02/24/2002
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	102.00	02/13/2002
MS-61	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	74.00	10/24/2001
AU-50	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	19.00	10/10/2001
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	58.00	02/22/2001
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	71.00	12/07/2000
MS-60	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	36.00	09/07/2000
AU-55	PCI	Heritage Auctions	5.00	08/17/2000
MS-65+	NONE	Bowers & Merena	303.00	05/20/1996