Price Guide for 1929 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1929 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.

1929-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $29.00 - $18,600.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $7.00 - $28.99
    Uncirculated: $27.00 - $3,600.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $50.00 - $65,000.00

1929-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $8.00 - $22.00
    Uncirculated: $26.00 - $169.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $3.25 - $89.00
    Uncirculated: $7.17 - $286.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1.00 - $28.00
    Uncirculated: $30.00 - $550.00

1929-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $9.00 - $4,600.00
    Uncirculated: $23.00 - $7,800.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $54.00 - $3,999.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $40.00 - $9,500.00

1929 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $7.00 - $15.00
    Uncirculated: $15.00 - $336.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $3.00 - $35.50
    Uncirculated: $3.25 - $209.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1.00 - $11.00
    Uncirculated: $15.00 - $100.00

1929-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $6.00 - $352.00
    Uncirculated: $13.00 - $132.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $0.99 - $79.99
    Uncirculated: $9.80 - $369.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1.00 - $26.00
    Uncirculated: $28.00 - $400.00

1929 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $0.20 - $104.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $12.00 - $213.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $16.00 - $260.00

1929 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,600.00 - $1,900.00
    Uncirculated: $15.00 - $5,581.25
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $12.79 - $3,950.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $22.00 - $5,500.00

1929-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $0.85 - $564.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $30.06
    Uncirculated: $19.01 - $2,300.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $35.00 - $500.00

1929-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $0.25 - $414.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $1.10 - $662.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $35.00 - $1,000.00

1929-S/S Penny RPM FS-501, BN (Regular Strike)

  • eBay
    Circulated: $89.00
    Uncirculated: $202.52 - $295.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $10.00 - $115.00
    Uncirculated: $125.00 - $600.00

1929-S/S Penny RPM FS-501, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $990.00 - $3,565.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $185.00 - $27,500.00

Design and Specifications of the 1929 Cent

The 1929 Lincoln Cent was minted during a pivotal year in American history, just months before the stock market crash that would lead to the Great Depression. This coin represents the final year of prosperity before the economic downturn, making it a significant piece for collectors interested in Depression-era numismatics.

Weight 3.11 grams
Diameter 19.05 mm
Mint Marks No mint mark (Philadelphia), S (San Francisco)
Composition 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Obverse Design Lincoln portrait facing right, designed by Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Design Wheat ears flanking ONE CENT and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, designed by Victor D. Brenner

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1929 Lincoln Cents significantly impacts their value. Uncirculated examples are particularly desirable, with premium prices for coins grading MS65 or higher. Coins with original red color command higher prices than those with brown toning.

Due to the economic conditions following 1929, many of these coins saw heavy circulation, making high-grade examples relatively scarce. The strike quality can vary, with well-struck coins fetching higher prices. Luster is also a crucial factor, with coins retaining their original mint luster being more valuable.

Philadelphia, No mint mark

Mintage: 185,262,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above due to heavy circulation

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, popular as part of complete Lincoln Cent collections

San Francisco, S

Mintage: 50,148,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, slightly higher than Philadelphia due to lower mintage

Die varieties and errors can add significant value to 1929 cents, though they are relatively uncommon for this year. Collectors should look for doubled die varieties, which can occur on both obverse and reverse.

The historical significance of 1929 as the year before the Great Depression adds interest for some collectors. Complete year sets including both Philadelphia and San Francisco issues are popular among collectors, potentially increasing demand for well-matched pairs.

As with all Lincoln Cents, carbon spots or other surface issues can significantly reduce value, even on otherwise high-grade coins. Preservation of original surfaces is key to maximizing value for this issue.

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