1836 Cent Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1836 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1836 Cent variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1836 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $9.00 - $2,013.00

  Uncirculated: $3.35 - $7,188.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $15.50 - $801.99

  Uncirculated: $348.00 - $1,304.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $20.00 - $600.00

  Uncirculated: $650.00 - $7,000.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 4, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $312.00 - $384.00

  Uncirculated: $1,175.00 - $2,880.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $27.00 - $275.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $38.00 - $475.00

  Uncirculated: $1,175.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 4, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $9,400.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 5, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $240.00 - $750.00

  Uncirculated: $940.00 - $4,113.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $130.38 - $181.00

  Uncirculated: $675.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $38.00 - $335.00

  Uncirculated: $1,350.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 5, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $7,050.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 6, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $69.00 - $700.00

  Uncirculated: $780.00 - $4,800.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $48.00 - $415.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $28.00 - $535.00

  Uncirculated: $575.00 - $1,650.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 7, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $384.00 - $1,783.00

  Uncirculated: $480.00 - $5,581.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $202.50
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $1,175.00

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1836 Penny, BN (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $5,280.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $30,000.00

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1836 Penny, RB (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $47,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 1, RB (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $37,600.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

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1836 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $891.00 - $31,050.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $675.00 - $30,000.00

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1836 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $3,520.00 - $6,900.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $6,952.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $9,250.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $168.00 - $600.00

  Uncirculated: $840.00 - $1,495.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $110.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 1, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $2,585.00 - $18,800.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 2, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $132.00 - $780.00

  Uncirculated: $480.00 - $7,050.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $152.50 - $531.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $28.00 - $535.00

  Uncirculated: $575.00 - $2,600.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 2, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $3,297.05

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1836 Penny Newcomb 3, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $105.00 - $552.00

  Uncirculated: $705.00 - $4,800.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $228.50 - $399.99

  Uncirculated: $825.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $28.00 - $535.00

  Uncirculated: $575.00 - $6,750.00

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1836 Penny Newcomb 3, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $1,880.00 - $35,250.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1,750.00 - $30,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1836 Cent

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of an 1836 Cent significantly impacts its value and desirability. Due to the age and composition of these coins, finding specimens in high grades is challenging. Coins in Extremely Fine (EF) condition or better are highly sought after by collectors.

The quality of the strike is particularly important for this issue, as some coins may exhibit weakness in certain areas, especially on the reverse wreath. Original red color is extremely rare and highly prized in uncirculated examples. Attractive, even brown toning can also enhance the coin's appeal.

Several factors can influence the value of an 1836 Cent:

1. Date Size Variety: Both Large Date and Small Date varieties exist for this year, with the Small Date being slightly scarcer.

2. Die State: Late die state examples with notable die cracks or cuds can command a premium.

3. Provenance: Coins with a notable ownership history or pedigree may be more valuable.

4. Overall Eye Appeal: Coins with attractive, original surfaces and no major distractions are highly desirable.

5. Preservation of Details: Well-preserved examples with sharp details, especially in Liberty's hair and the reverse wreath, are more valuable.