As of May, 2024, a 1941 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $20.00 and $2,150.00, 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 $3,525.00 in the 09/20/2015 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: 21,100
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1941 Penny, Rb (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-672,150.00
MS-66+450.00
MS-66275.00
MS-65+190.00
MS-65125.00
MS-64+95.00
MS-6475.00
MS-63+65.00
MS-6360.00
MS-62+42.00
MS-6232.00
MS-6124.00
MS-6020.00

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 State20.002,150.00277.15

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 1941 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1941 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike)50.00230.00260.00650.00
1941 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A15.0090.00
1941-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.0030,000.00
1941 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.0020,000.00
1941 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A275.00950.00
1941 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A575.0035,000.00
1941-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.0015,000.00
1941 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A30.005,400.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-101, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A350.00925.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.003,650.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-102, BN (Regular Strike)44.00180.00220.00650.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-102, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A325.00900.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-102, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A525.008,000.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-103, BN (Regular Strike)20.00175.00200.00600.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-103, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A225.001,750.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)65.00255.00280.00675.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-103, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.007,800.00

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.

1941 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$31.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,495.00

Highest Sale Price
$116.16

Average Sale Price
$57.00

Most Recent Sale Price
32

Number of Sales
$3,717.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-671,880.003,525.002,702.50
MS-66104.00292.00154.17
MS-6554.00100.0073.35
MS-6431.001,495.00116.16
MS-6316.001,093.00171.48
MS-6216.00748.00169.80
MS-6116.0016.0016.00
AU-501,260.001,260.001,260.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1941 Penny, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $3,525.00.

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 1941 Penny, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1941 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 81.11% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 11.11% / 4.44% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1941 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.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0008/02/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions89.0006/07/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0004/30/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions107.0012/21/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers100.0012/13/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions57.0011/09/2022
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC25.0010/23/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions119.0010/05/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions52.0007/06/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions62.0006/01/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0003/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0003/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0003/09/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0011/24/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0001/08/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions59.0004/03/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC292.0002/03/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers80.0006/27/2018
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers25.0011/08/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers144.0011/08/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions55.0004/18/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0002/16/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0009/20/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0004/26/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions68.0011/09/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0002/16/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions66.0011/25/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions66.0009/30/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0007/01/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions50.0001/07/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions79.0001/07/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections35.0012/02/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions69.0010/22/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions55.0007/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0007/09/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions56.0004/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/09/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions40.0008/22/2011
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections23.0007/17/2011
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC69.0006/27/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions69.0006/20/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/27/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions53.0011/16/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions54.0009/23/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0004/22/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions29.0001/26/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions35.0001/19/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions20.0012/15/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions33.0008/11/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions42.0006/23/2008
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,260.0005/27/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0004/28/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions64.0004/23/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0004/14/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0003/17/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0010/03/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0008/20/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions57.0006/04/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0005/16/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions45.0005/07/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions31.0002/21/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions35.0012/06/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions23.0009/20/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0004/03/2006
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0001/18/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions48.0001/18/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions37.0012/14/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions21.0012/11/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions35.0012/11/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions104.0011/06/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0009/11/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0007/20/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/29/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0006/27/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0002/28/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0012/13/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0011/03/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0011/03/2004
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/18/2004
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC22.0010/11/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,006.0009/09/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0009/01/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0007/21/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions730.0007/26/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions702.0007/26/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions39.0004/23/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0004/25/2002
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions518.0002/01/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions19.0008/10/2000