As of May, 2024, a 1928-S Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $135.00 and $55,000.00, 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 $45,600.00 in the 04/26/2020 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 17,266,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1928-S Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6655,000.00
MS-65+12,500.00
MS-6510,000.00
MS-64+2,250.00
MS-641,600.00
MS-63+675.00
MS-63550.00
MS-62+325.00
MS-62300.00
MS-61165.00
MS-60135.00

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 State135.0055,000.007,590.91

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 1928 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1928 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0010.0014.0065.00
1928-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0036.0042.00650.00
1928-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0095.00100.00650.00
1928-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A60.0062,000.00
1928-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.002,150.00
1928-S Penny Large S FS-501, BN (Regular Strike)30.00114.00120.00675.00
1928-S Penny Large S FS-501, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A170.001,850.00
1928-S Penny Large S FS-501, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A165.0010,100.00
1928 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A22.00185.00
1928 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A55.0045,000.00
1928-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A50.00450.00

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.

1928-S Penny, Rd (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

$127.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,760.00

Highest Sale Price
$717.00

Average Sale Price
$1,560.00

Most Recent Sale Price
96

Number of Sales
$68,831.63

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6625,300.0045,600.0034,190.00
MS-65+1,121.009,775.003,843.16
MS-652,115.0018,600.005,539.44
MS-64+1,560.002,280.001,920.00
MS-64127.002,760.00717.00
MS-63121.00690.00320.90
MS-62138.00138.00138.00
PO-13,200.003,200.003,200.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1928-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $45,600.00.

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 1928-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1928-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.00% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 8.51% / 6.38% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1928-S Penny, RD (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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0005/24/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0004/30/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0012/18/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions10,800.0008/28/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,380.0006/17/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0005/09/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,260.0003/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions18,600.0012/01/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0006/20/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0011/18/2020
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0008/11/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0006/17/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45,600.0004/26/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions444.0004/08/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/25/2020
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0011/20/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0009/18/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0009/08/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0006/19/2019
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers5,520.0005/29/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0012/26/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,520.0006/21/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0004/29/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0003/21/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers660.0002/28/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0001/24/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0012/12/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers456.0011/08/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0009/07/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0006/21/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0003/29/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0002/16/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions434.7501/10/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0010/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2510/31/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0009/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0008/10/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0003/30/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0002/04/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7508/16/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7504/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7504/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions851.8803/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0012/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2506/04/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections660.0004/20/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7503/21/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/19/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0002/07/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,756.0001/09/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections660.0009/16/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,994.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0007/12/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers690.0003/22/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC621.0009/22/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers546.0008/13/2011
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena121.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/08/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0006/02/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0006/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions347.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/28/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/16/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/05/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,565.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,405.0001/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28,750.0012/04/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena4,140.0011/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0010/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0009/01/2008
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions138.0007/14/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0006/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0002/13/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,095.0011/29/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC863.0011/22/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena690.0011/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/27/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena5,175.0008/04/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/18/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0006/05/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena633.0011/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0010/25/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/19/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0008/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0006/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0006/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions36,800.0004/26/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/26/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0012/19/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,910.0012/13/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/13/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/26/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0009/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/27/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0007/25/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0006/29/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0006/29/2005
MS-64PCGSScotsman1,208.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34,500.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0003/08/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,060.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,524.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0012/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions621.0012/08/2004
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,200.0011/30/2004
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,783.0011/28/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0009/22/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,565.0008/14/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,027.0006/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0006/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0003/29/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0003/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries3,220.0001/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,060.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0006/11/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0001/13/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0001/13/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0011/21/2002
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,093.0009/23/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,818.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,185.0008/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0007/27/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions242.0006/11/2002
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,955.0003/21/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,358.0001/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0010/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,530.0010/01/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/04/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions231.0006/02/2001
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,495.0005/28/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0005/01/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,782.0005/01/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0004/07/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0004/05/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions220.0003/22/2001
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers9,775.0002/16/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,667.0002/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions220.0001/25/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions215.0001/11/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0012/07/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,840.0006/05/2000
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions575.0001/08/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,121.0001/09/1998
MS-64PCGSDavid Akers154.0010/01/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena193.0005/20/1996