As of May, 2024, a 1931-D Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $5.00 and $67.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $70.00 and $850.00, 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 $920.00 in the 02/13/2008 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: 4,480,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1931-D 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-66850.00
MS-65+300.00
MS-65225.00
MS-64+175.00
MS-64160.00
MS-63+100.00
MS-6380.00
MS-62+77.00
MS-6275.00
MS-6172.00
MS-6070.00
AU-58+67.00
AU-5865.00
AU-55+48.00
AU-5540.00
AU-53+37.00
AU-5337.00
AU-50+35.00
AU-5035.00
XF-45+32.00
XF-4530.00
XF-4026.00
VF-3520.00
VF-3016.00
VF-2514.00
VF-2012.00
F-1510.00
F-128.00
VG-107.00
VG-87.00
G-67.00
G-45.00

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 State70.00850.00198.55
About Uncirculated35.0067.0045.50
Extremely Fine26.0032.0029.33
Fine and Very Fine8.0020.0013.33
Good and Very Good5.007.006.50

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 1931 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1931-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)70.00170.00175.001,000.00
1931 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0020.0022.0075.00
1931 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A24.001,000.00
1931 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A30.0011,500.00
1931-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75.001,500.00
1931-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0050,000.00
1931-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A200.001,100.00
1931-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A210.0011,500.00

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.

1931-D 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

$36.00

Lowest Sale Price
$253.00

Highest Sale Price
$94.11

Average Sale Price
$134.00

Most Recent Sale Price
25

Number of Sales
$2,352.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66228.00259.00243.50
MS-65+90.00920.00360.58
MS-65164.00195.00173.75
MS-6436.00253.0094.11
MS-6335.0081.0056.19
MS-62+47.0047.0047.00
MS-6241.0060.0050.60
MS-6140.0040.0040.00
MS-6042.0075.0055.00
AU-5817.0094.0033.52
AU-5520.0051.0028.75
AU-5321.0031.0027.00
AU-5012.0063.0029.93
XF-4516.0020.0018.00
XF-4012.0018.0015.00
VF-358.008.008.00
VG-1010.0010.0010.00
PO-136.00253.00110.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1931-D 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 $920.00.

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 1931-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1931-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.54% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 14.62% / 9.23% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1931-D 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-64NGCHeritage Auctions134.0001/08/2024
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers168.0008/10/2023
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers168.0001/25/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0012/15/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions164.0011/03/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers105.0008/31/2021
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions228.0007/28/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC195.0012/20/2020
MS-64ANACSDavid Lawrence RC158.0011/22/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0009/25/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions59.0009/18/2019
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0008/11/2019
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0002/20/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions51.0011/28/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0002/14/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1312/20/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2512/20/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0012/06/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0010/25/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0003/01/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7508/04/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions69.0003/01/2015
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections32.0010/19/2014
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0006/29/2014
AU-55NGCGreat Collections25.0004/27/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections45.0002/16/2014
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections51.0001/19/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/13/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/01/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0010/28/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections54.0010/06/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections22.0009/29/2013
AU-58NGCGreat Collections29.0009/22/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections36.0009/22/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/22/2013
XF-40ANACSGreat Collections15.0012/30/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections79.0012/16/2012
XF-45ANACSGreat Collections16.0011/18/2012
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers49.3511/16/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections71.0011/04/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections61.0010/28/2012
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections57.0010/21/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections113.0009/30/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0008/20/2012
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections8.0008/19/2012
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections18.0008/19/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions153.0008/13/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections42.0007/29/2012
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections35.0005/06/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions94.0010/24/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0005/16/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/05/2011
AU-50ANACSDavid Lawrence RC40.0011/01/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/27/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions50.0008/23/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions161.0007/12/2010
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions36.0004/19/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions74.0004/12/2010
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0008/03/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena250.0006/01/2009
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0005/27/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0004/15/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/01/2009
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC29.0003/23/2009
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0011/19/2008
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions31.0010/20/2008
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC31.0010/06/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0009/29/2008
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0009/22/2008
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions18.0004/16/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions81.0004/09/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0003/19/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions20.0002/20/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/13/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/13/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/13/2008
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions17.0011/21/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0008/20/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0002/14/2007
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0002/12/2007
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0002/05/2007
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/11/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0006/05/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0006/05/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0002/19/2006
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC63.0005/16/2005
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions27.0004/27/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions31.0003/27/2005
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions28.0003/27/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions31.0003/16/2005
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions28.0003/16/2005
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions26.0011/28/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0011/03/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions43.0010/13/2004
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions28.0009/29/2004
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC23.0009/13/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0007/14/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions51.0007/14/2004
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions48.0005/10/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0009/10/2003
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions40.0008/13/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0007/16/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0006/25/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0004/16/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0001/15/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0011/05/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions51.0009/10/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0009/03/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions45.0007/02/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions59.0010/03/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0008/15/2001
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers253.0005/28/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0004/07/2001
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions31.0001/04/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions36.0012/07/2000
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions20.0009/21/2000
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0009/14/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0009/07/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0009/07/2000
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions30.0008/31/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0008/24/2000
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions30.0008/03/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions90.0007/27/2000
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0006/08/2000
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0006/08/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions50.0006/07/2000
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0005/25/2000
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0004/12/2000
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0003/08/2000