As of May, 2024, a 1936 Penny Brilliant, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $225.00 and $1,900.00, 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 $11,270.00 in the 07/26/2003 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: 5,569
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1936 Penny Brilliant, Rb (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-661,900.00
MS-65+1,450.00
MS-65900.00
MS-64+775.00
MS-64725.00
MS-63+540.00
MS-63475.00
MS-62+340.00
MS-62285.00
MS-61250.00
MS-60225.00

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 State225.001,900.00715.00

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, BN (Regular Strike)2.004.002.0050.00
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, 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 Brilliant, Rb (Proof) – 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

$190.00

Lowest Sale Price
$8,050.00

Highest Sale Price
$963.25

Average Sale Price
$552.00

Most Recent Sale Price
65

Number of Sales
$62,611.05

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,140.002,875.001,854.88
MS-65540.001,150.00771.65
MS-64190.008,050.00963.25
MS-63173.0011,270.001,074.73
MS-62173.00550.00296.92
PO-1150.001,495.00822.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1936 Penny Brilliant, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $11,270.00.

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 Brilliant, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1936 Penny Brilliant, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 87.31% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 3.73% / 3.73% 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 Brilliant, RB (Proof) 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-62NGCHeritage Auctions372.0007/12/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0007/05/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC775.0004/16/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0011/23/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions552.0008/17/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0008/17/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions690.0008/17/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/10/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions336.0005/25/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0005/09/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers528.0006/09/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers528.0003/31/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC425.0010/25/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions252.0006/17/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC675.0005/31/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0012/07/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions456.0010/25/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0009/08/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions204.0006/05/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0006/05/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0001/14/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0012/05/2018
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions456.0010/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0007/15/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0007/15/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions408.0006/27/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions720.0006/17/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0005/30/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions762.0004/29/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions528.0001/16/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers336.0011/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0011/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSScotsman690.0007/21/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5004/26/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions587.5003/07/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5008/16/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions329.0008/16/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5008/10/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions998.7508/10/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5006/08/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions352.5004/26/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions250.2804/26/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions258.5004/26/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions305.5004/26/2016
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions493.5003/29/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/29/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions800.1709/20/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0008/16/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/26/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions470.0008/25/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5008/05/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions440.6307/10/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions329.0004/23/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions352.5004/21/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections520.3003/09/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7502/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions458.2501/20/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections442.0012/15/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0007/11/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0003/21/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions270.0010/18/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/12/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/30/2012
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,231.0003/08/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/11/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/07/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers719.0003/31/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/17/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions920.0012/02/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0009/22/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions299.0006/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0003/24/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions150.0003/24/2010
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0002/15/2010
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,588.0002/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0010/22/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0007/16/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0007/01/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions173.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0003/01/2009
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena550.0003/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions345.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0012/04/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/01/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/23/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0011/06/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0008/15/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/18/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0005/15/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/15/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0003/20/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0011/20/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0010/24/2006
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0009/12/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions374.0008/22/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0008/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0008/13/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0006/06/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0012/13/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0009/26/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0006/05/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0005/04/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions452.0001/02/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions408.0012/13/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0011/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/20/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0005/10/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0009/24/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions11,270.0007/26/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions776.0005/01/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0003/20/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0001/13/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions7,763.0009/01/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0007/27/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions690.0006/01/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0004/25/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions719.0004/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0001/09/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions368.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0008/08/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0008/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0007/25/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0004/07/2001