As of May, 2024, a 1950 Penny, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $300.00 and $18,000.00, 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 $19,975.00 in the 08/02/2017 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: 51,386
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1950 Penny, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+18,000.00
MS-676,500.00
MS-66+4,500.00
MS-661,650.00
MS-65+1,000.00
MS-65625.00
MS-64+400.00
MS-64300.00

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 State300.0018,000.004,121.88

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 1950 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1950-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.0012,000.00
1950-S/S Penny RPM FS-504, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A24.001,500.00
1950 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.009,000.00
1950-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.001,350.00
1950 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A22.00110.00
1950 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A30.005,500.00
1950 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A30.007,500.00

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.

1950 Penny, Dcam (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

$264.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,760.00

Highest Sale Price
$924.24

Average Sale Price
$720.00

Most Recent Sale Price
39

Number of Sales
$36,045.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6819,975.0019,975.0019,975.00
MS-67+3,120.0013,800.005,973.75
MS-671,093.0018,212.504,088.09
MS-66+1,080.0012,925.004,331.67
MS-66564.0012,075.002,794.85
MS-65264.002,760.00924.24
MS-64168.00282.00210.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1950 Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $19,975.00.

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 1950 Penny, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1950 Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 86.36% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 3.64% / 3.64% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1950 Penny, DCAM (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 Auctions720.0004/30/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0004/12/2023
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0011/27/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions504.0011/02/2022
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,500.0007/24/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0006/22/2022
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,935.0009/02/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0010/21/2020
MS-67+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,525.0008/27/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions528.0007/01/2020
MS-67+NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,450.0005/17/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0004/26/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers504.0003/25/2020
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0001/12/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0004/28/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0004/28/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/14/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions168.0009/26/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers780.0008/22/2018
MS-66+NGCStack's Bowers1,080.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0008/19/2018
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0006/17/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0012/07/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions780.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/24/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions264.0010/03/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions564.0008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0008/02/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions19,975.0008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5007/06/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions646.2507/06/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5001/04/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions763.7501/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0009/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0009/07/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0009/07/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0004/27/2016
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,354.0003/13/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0003/03/2016
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0003/03/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0002/04/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,702.5001/06/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5010/29/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/26/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,212.5004/26/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions646.2504/26/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions822.5004/26/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0012/04/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0009/04/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7506/04/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/04/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/23/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/08/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,140.6301/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions587.5001/08/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/08/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0007/11/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions969.0006/05/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/24/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/03/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0008/11/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0001/05/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/06/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,153.0001/06/2010
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena920.0008/05/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0012/04/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/01/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,553.0009/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/30/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/30/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/01/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0008/08/2007
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena2,530.0008/04/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0003/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/21/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0009/13/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0009/13/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0008/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/09/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/27/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0006/02/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions437.0001/12/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions426.0008/18/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,121.0007/26/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions334.0007/09/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/01/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/20/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12,075.0002/01/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,913.0011/21/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0004/28/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions225.0012/12/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/04/2001
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,840.0005/27/2001