As of May, 2024, a 1936 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $2.00 and $4.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $50.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $920.00 in the 08/08/2001 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: 309,632,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1936 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-6750.00
MS-66+25.00
MS-6620.00
MS-65+10.00
MS-658.00
MS-64+6.00
MS-646.00
MS-63+5.00
MS-635.00
MS-62+4.00
MS-623.00
MS-612.00
MS-602.00
AU-58+4.00
AU-584.00
AU-55+4.00
AU-554.00
AU-53+4.00
AU-534.00
AU-50+4.00
AU-504.00
XF-45+4.00
XF-454.00
XF-404.00
VF-353.00
VF-303.00
VF-253.00
VF-203.00
F-153.00
F-123.00
VG-102.00
VG-82.00
G-62.00
G-42.00

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 State2.0050.0011.23
About Uncirculated4.004.004.00
Extremely Fine4.004.004.00
Fine and Very Fine3.003.003.00
Good and Very Good2.002.002.00

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 1936 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1936 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, Type 1, BN (Regular Strike)50.00540.00625.004,000.00
1936 Penny Satin, BN (Proof)160.00175.00215.002,850.00
1936 Penny Brilliant, BN (Proof)N/AN/A200.001,150.00
1936 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.0030,000.00
1936 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, Type 1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650.006,000.00
1936 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, Type 1, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,000.0045,000.00
1936-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.0015,000.00
1936-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.005,750.00
1936 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.00100.00
1936 Penny Satin, RB (Proof)N/AN/A275.007,000.00
1936 Penny Satin, RD (Proof)N/AN/A325.0022,500.00
1936 Penny Brilliant, RB (Proof)N/AN/A225.001,900.00
1936 Penny Brilliant, RD (Proof)N/AN/A250.0023,500.00
1936 Penny Brilliant, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,900.0050,000.00
1936 Penny DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)70.00550.00625.004,000.00
1936 Penny DDO FS-101, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,850.006,100.00
1936 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,850.0045,150.00

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.

1936 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

$39.00

Lowest Sale Price
$99.00

Highest Sale Price
$68.20

Average Sale Price
$94.00

Most Recent Sale Price
5

Number of Sales
$341.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-60127.00127.00127.00
AU-58920.00920.00920.00
AU-55188.00188.00188.00
AU-5342.0042.0042.00
AU-5086.0094.0090.00
XF-457.0010.008.50
XF-4039.0099.0068.20
VF-357.007.007.00
VF-3054.00173.00106.33
VF-25115.00115.00115.00
VG-1011.0011.0011.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1936 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-10 to MS-60. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-58 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 1936 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1936 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 84.21% share, followed by Great Collections with 15.79% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1936 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
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections10.0011/24/2013
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections7.0011/17/2013
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections7.0011/17/2013
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0009/02/2013
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0006/10/2013
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0009/03/2012
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions188.0008/02/2012
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0004/09/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0005/03/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0004/05/2010
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0007/09/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0010/02/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0008/08/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0006/06/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0012/19/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0007/27/2005
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0006/26/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0012/19/2004
AU-58NONEHeritage Auctions920.0008/08/2001