As of May, 2024, a 1937 Penny, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $100.00 and $15,000.00, 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 $24,675.00 in the 01/27/2019 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 9,320
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1937 Penny, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6715,000.00
MS-66+6,000.00
MS-664,250.00
MS-65+2,050.00
MS-651,050.00
MS-64+675.00
MS-64525.00
MS-63+375.00
MS-63325.00
MS-62+235.00
MS-62185.00
MS-61150.00
MS-60100.00

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 State100.0015,000.002,378.46

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 1937 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1937 Penny, BN (Proof)12.0014.0022.00185.00
1937-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.0011,500.00
1937-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.0020,000.00
1937 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.0016,500.00
1937 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A40.00800.00
1937 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A50.0013,500.00
1937 Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,000.004,500.00

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.

1937 Penny, Cam (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

$805.00

Lowest Sale Price
$12,075.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,666.05

Average Sale Price
$1,380.00

Most Recent Sale Price
47

Number of Sales
$125,304.20

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6813,200.0013,200.0013,200.00
MS-671,440.0024,675.007,521.71
MS-66+1,680.008,812.504,384.31
MS-66805.0012,075.002,666.05
MS-65489.002,530.001,294.34
MS-64+399.50399.50399.50
MS-64160.00489.00378.74
MS-63192.00192.00192.00
MS-60126.00126.00126.00
PO-111,456.0011,456.0011,456.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1937 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $24,675.00.

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 1937 Penny, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1937 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.89% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / Bowers & Merena with 6.25% / 4.46% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1937 Penny, CAM (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-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/24/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0012/18/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/18/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0009/07/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,160.0007/17/2022
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0005/08/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/12/2022
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,935.0010/28/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0002/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0010/18/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0009/20/2020
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0008/11/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,112.5007/16/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions793.2006/17/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,883.6004/26/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions192.0003/18/2020
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC160.0001/19/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,051.2012/07/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0007/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0004/28/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions13,200.0004/28/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,817.5003/21/2019
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7503/21/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0003/06/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions24,675.0001/27/2019
MS-66+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,480.0009/05/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,407.5005/17/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions930.0003/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0001/03/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0009/07/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5007/06/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/26/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5004/26/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5004/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5002/16/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2510/03/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/10/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/27/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5003/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0003/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0002/04/2016
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,812.5012/17/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0010/29/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0010/29/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5008/16/2015
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers2,350.0008/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,465.0004/26/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,230.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5003/01/2015
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers4,112.5010/31/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5010/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,287.5008/05/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,582.5008/05/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections438.9005/04/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,525.0002/05/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0010/28/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21,150.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,169.0007/11/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0006/05/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers11,456.0004/16/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0011/29/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,028.0010/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0003/08/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0010/13/2011
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,300.0006/27/2011
MS-66NGCStack's1,725.0001/26/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/05/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions834.0010/27/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0008/11/2010
MS-66NGCStack's805.0008/08/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions920.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0007/08/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13,225.0006/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions489.0004/28/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0003/24/2010
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,898.0002/15/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,000.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,213.0007/30/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,704.0005/28/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/16/2008
MS-66NGCStack's1,265.0002/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/20/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,668.0010/22/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0008/08/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/08/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena12,075.0008/04/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/31/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0009/27/2006
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena2,875.0012/09/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/01/2005
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena16,675.0012/02/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0011/04/2004
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena5,175.0008/14/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/05/2004
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,560.0011/21/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,277.0003/20/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0003/20/2003
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries5,175.0001/06/2003