1939 Penny, RB (Proof): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1939 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $32.00 and $225.00, 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 $1,495.00 in the 09/01/2002 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: 13,520

Mint: Philadelphia

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1939 Penny, Rb (Proof) – Price Chart

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

Grade	Price($)
MS-66	225.00
MS-65+	140.00
MS-65	100.00
MS-64+	86.00
MS-64	80.00
MS-63+	75.00
MS-63	72.00
MS-62+	55.00
MS-62	45.00
MS-61	36.00
MS-60	32.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	32.00	225.00	86.00

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 1939 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1939 Penny, BN (Proof)	N/A	N/A	30.00	80.00
1939 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	31.00	3,000.00
1939-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	7.00	10,500.00
1939-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	3.00	200.00
1939-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	4.00	10,000.00
1939 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	3.00	15,500.00
1939 Penny, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	45.00	6,750.00
1939 Penny, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	750.00	2,650.00

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.

1939 Penny, 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:

Find On eBay

$30.00

Lowest Sale Price

$1,495.00

Highest Sale Price

$323.63

Average Sale Price

$456.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$9,709.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-66	127.00	196.00	154.75
MS-65	53.00	1,495.00	218.91
MS-64	30.00	1,495.00	323.63
MS-63	26.00	1,495.00	198.35
MS-62	29.00	1,380.00	267.33
MS-61	25.00	25.00	25.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1939 Penny, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-61 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $1,495.00.

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 1939 Penny, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1939 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 89.04% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 5.48% / 4.11% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1939 Penny, 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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-65	NGC	David Lawrence RC	165.00	03/27/2022
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	456.00	02/16/2022
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	139.00	11/03/2021
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	46.00	03/18/2020
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	53.00	03/27/2019
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	151.20	11/14/2018
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	26.00	08/15/2018
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	31.00	08/15/2018
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	69.00	07/11/2018
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	132.00	06/27/2018
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	90.00	11/05/2015
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	135.13	06/02/2014
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	158.63	01/06/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	54.00	10/27/2013
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	47.00	08/20/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	59.00	07/09/2012
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	56.00	06/11/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	110.00	04/22/2012
MS-64	NGC	Great Collections	128.00	04/08/2012
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	30.00	03/05/2012
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	81.00	11/15/2011
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	58.00	11/15/2011
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	59.00	08/15/2011
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	59.00	08/08/2011
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	161.00	03/17/2011
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	65.00	03/07/2011
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	45.00	08/27/2008
MS-64	ICG	Heritage Auctions	64.00	06/11/2008
MS-65	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	104.00	02/20/2008
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	40.00	02/18/2008
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	64.00	02/11/2008
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	51.00	01/16/2008
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	60.00	12/17/2007
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	45.00	10/01/2007
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	48.00	08/22/2007
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	75.00	06/06/2007
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	69.00	06/04/2007
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	69.00	06/04/2007
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	63.00	05/21/2007
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	75.00	05/21/2007
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	48.00	05/16/2007
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	63.00	05/07/2007
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	51.00	01/17/2007
MS-61	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	25.00	01/17/2007
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	60.00	11/22/2006
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	48.00	06/12/2006
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	57.00	03/06/2006
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	81.00	01/30/2006
MS-65	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	57.00	01/08/2006
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,495.00	01/04/2006
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	1,380.00	01/04/2006
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,438.00	01/04/2006
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	75.00	10/23/2005
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	42.00	10/05/2005
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	32.00	09/28/2005
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,380.00	07/27/2005
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	51.00	12/26/2004
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	170.00	12/15/2004
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	45.00	12/15/2004
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	29.00	09/08/2004
MS-65	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	87.00	07/26/2004
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	28.00	07/21/2004
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	29.00	04/21/2004
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	196.00	01/07/2004
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	127.00	11/12/2003
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	07/26/2003
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	1,121.00	07/26/2003
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	47.00	07/09/2003
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	48.00	06/11/2003
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	1,380.00	03/20/2003
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	1,150.00	01/08/2003
MS-65	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	1,495.00	09/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Heritage Auctions	1,495.00	08/08/2001