As of May, 2024, a 1953 Penny, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $18.00 and $3,500.00, 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 $3,995.00 in the 01/07/2015 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: 128,800
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1953 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-683,500.00
MS-67+1,100.00
MS-67475.00
MS-66+400.00
MS-66275.00
MS-65+200.00
MS-65175.00
MS-64+125.00
MS-64100.00
MS-63+55.00
MS-6338.00
MS-62+30.00
MS-6225.00
MS-6122.00
MS-6018.00

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 State18.003,500.00435.87

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 1953 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1953 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A12.005,500.00
1953 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.0020,000.00
1953-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.0017,500.00
1953-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.006,500.00
1953-D/D Penny RPM FS-501, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.002,250.00
1953 Penny DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A30.002,650.00
1953 Penny DDO FS-101 (021.7), DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A55.001,100.00
1953 Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A42.0011,000.00
1953 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Proof)N/AN/A26.001,250.00

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.

1953 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$150.00
Lowest Sale Price
$2,530.00
Highest Sale Price
$682.45
Average Sale Price
$336.00
Most Recent Sale Price
49
Number of Sales
$33,439.88
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6992.00127.00109.50
MS-68437.003,995.001,820.71
MS-67+780.002,585.001,670.00
MS-67150.002,530.00682.45
MS-6694.00460.00220.92
MS-6533.00173.0090.12
MS-6430.0045.0037.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1953 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $3,995.00.

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 1953 Penny, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1953 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.49% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 8.13% / 5.69% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1953 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 Bowers336.0004/12/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions149.0012/05/2022
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC261.0011/27/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC110.0007/24/2022
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0008/22/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions240.0008/11/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0011/08/2020
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/21/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/15/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions600.0004/08/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0006/12/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers156.0005/29/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0002/06/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions114.0001/16/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0012/14/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions276.0011/21/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions99.0010/10/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/19/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0006/13/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/29/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions312.0001/16/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/03/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0004/18/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0004/11/2017
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0011/02/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions235.0009/30/2016
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC155.0003/13/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/16/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions176.2508/04/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions235.0005/10/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0001/07/2015
MS-67NGCGreat Collections605.0012/21/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections121.0011/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2511/02/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3807/10/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections30.0006/29/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections69.3003/16/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions282.0002/27/2014
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0002/27/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections81.4002/09/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/03/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections345.0011/24/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions74.0009/16/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions306.0007/11/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions80.0006/17/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions259.0006/05/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions823.0006/05/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions270.0005/06/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0004/29/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/24/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0004/24/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/09/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions353.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0011/29/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/16/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions690.0007/12/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections116.0006/03/2012
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0004/30/2012
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0006/27/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions322.0004/27/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/02/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions345.0007/08/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/28/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/28/2010
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0002/15/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0001/06/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/06/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions94.0009/11/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions276.0009/11/2009
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0008/05/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0005/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions253.0005/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions98.0004/29/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0001/21/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions184.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0012/17/2008
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0012/04/2008
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC81.0005/22/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0004/16/2008
MS-68NGCBowers & Merena3,680.0004/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions207.0003/31/2008
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC776.0003/17/2008
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC316.0003/17/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0002/27/2008
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena2,530.0008/04/2007
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions127.0006/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0005/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0005/15/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0005/09/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions265.0004/04/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions115.0003/20/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0003/20/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions54.0010/30/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0010/24/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions35.0010/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions276.0008/22/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0008/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/26/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0007/04/2005
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC196.0004/25/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/28/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/17/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0012/08/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions437.0001/07/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions265.0001/07/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions150.0011/26/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions529.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0005/01/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0003/20/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions92.0001/08/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0011/21/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0004/03/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0001/13/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions41.0009/12/2001

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