As of May, 2024, a 1952 Penny, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $120.00 and $3,000.00, 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 $3,680.00 in the 08/04/2007 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 81,980
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1952 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-683,000.00
MS-67+2,200.00
MS-671,000.00
MS-66+550.00
MS-66300.00
MS-65+225.00
MS-65185.00
MS-64+160.00
MS-64140.00
MS-63+125.00
MS-63120.00

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 State120.003,000.00727.73

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 1952 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1952 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A15.001,100.00
1952-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.0030,000.00
1952 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.006,750.00
1952-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.001,450.00
1952-D/S Penny OMM FS-511, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A40.00700.00
1952 Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A500.0072,500.00

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.

1952 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

$336.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,680.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,224.26

Average Sale Price
$720.00

Most Recent Sale Price
43

Number of Sales
$52,643.30

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68780.003,220.001,630.48
MS-67+1,997.501,997.501,997.50
MS-67336.003,680.001,224.26
MS-66127.001,150.00395.01
MS-6557.00437.00217.17
MS-64+114.00114.00114.00
MS-6445.00173.0095.64

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1952 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $3,680.00.

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 1952 Penny, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1952 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 82.64% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 5.79% / 4.13% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1952 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-67PCGSStack's Bowers720.0004/12/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions396.0004/05/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions408.0002/22/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0012/21/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions57.0011/09/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions169.0011/02/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions200.4008/31/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0005/09/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0005/09/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC170.0010/24/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0009/22/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0008/29/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions360.0012/09/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0010/21/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers115.0008/11/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0007/15/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/26/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0004/22/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/25/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0007/17/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0006/12/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0006/12/2019
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC525.0005/12/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions780.0004/28/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/28/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0003/16/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0003/16/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0002/03/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions456.0011/11/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0011/11/2018
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers336.0010/30/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0009/19/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions47.0009/19/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/09/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions504.0008/19/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions424.8003/29/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions660.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/03/2017
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers823.0006/05/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0005/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0004/11/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,586.2501/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0012/27/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/03/2016
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0009/25/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2507/07/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions940.0006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7505/09/2016
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC430.0003/13/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5012/03/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0005/10/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/26/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/26/2015
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0001/18/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5012/21/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections786.5012/21/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions881.2512/04/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections106.7011/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2510/08/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections238.7009/07/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5007/10/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections275.0006/22/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions210.3306/16/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0006/04/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/04/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/04/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections210.1005/04/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections326.4812/29/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections330.0011/10/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0006/05/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0006/05/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0004/24/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/30/2012
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC259.0004/30/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0010/27/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions207.0010/04/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/02/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0004/28/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0004/28/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0004/28/2010
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/24/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/06/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0012/03/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/11/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/11/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0005/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,507.0005/01/2009
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC518.0001/26/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0010/01/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions431.0007/30/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0007/07/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0004/23/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/01/2008
MS-65PCGSStack's240.0002/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0002/13/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/09/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions127.0008/20/2007
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0008/04/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions437.0005/15/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0010/24/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions127.0005/04/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0012/08/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions776.0008/18/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0007/20/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/05/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,013.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0011/26/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0001/08/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0009/17/2002
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries2,415.0008/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions472.0008/04/2001
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,150.0005/27/2001