Price Guide for 1957 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1957 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.

1957-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $6.00 - $6,600.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.97 - $3,250.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $3.00 - $4,500.00

1957 Penny, RD (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $7.00 - $2,990.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $8.88 - $135.01
    Uncirculated: $2.50 - $699.92
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $10.00 - $110.00

1957 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $7.00 - $20,400.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $1.75 - $12,824.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $3.00 - $16,000.00

1957 Penny, DCAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $109.00 - $29,375.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $104.00 - $970.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $27.00 - $32,500.00

1957-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $7.00 - $322.00
    Uncirculated: $6.00 - $127.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $2.25 - $16.00
    Uncirculated: $1.99 - $169.00

1957 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $403.00 - $719.00
    Uncirculated: $357.00 - $2,280.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $214.50 - $1,000.00
    Uncirculated: $0.99 - $185.00

1957 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $6.00 - $518.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $1.04 - $177.95

1957-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $5.00 - $834.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 - $260.00

1957 Penny, CAM (Proof)

  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $11.00 - $1,265.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $12.50 - $1,749.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $11.00 - $750.00

Design and Specifications of the 1957 Cent

The 1957 Lincoln Wheat Cent was part of the long-running series that began in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. This year marked one of the final issues of the Wheat Cent design, as it would be replaced by the Lincoln Memorial reverse in 1959. The coin continued to play a crucial role in everyday commerce, reflecting the stable economy of the post-war era.

Weight 3.11 grams
Diameter 19.05 mm
Mint Marks D, No mint mark (Philadelphia)
Composition 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Obverse Design Abraham Lincoln bust 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 1957 Lincoln Cents significantly impacts their value, especially for uncirculated examples. Coins in Mint State (MS) grades command premium prices, with those grading MS65 and above being particularly desirable. Red (RD) specimens, which retain their original mint luster, are more valuable than Brown (BN) or Red-Brown (RB) examples.

Key factors affecting condition include the presence of contact marks, the quality of the strike, and the preservation of original mint luster. Coins with full strike details on Lincoln's hair and the wheat stalks are more desirable.

Philadelphia, No mint mark

Mintage: 282,540,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for high-grade specimens

Denver, D

Mintage: 1,051,342,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for high-grade specimens

Toning can add value to 1957 cents if it's attractive and natural. Rainbow-toned specimens are particularly sought after by collectors. While not rare, prooflike surfaces on business strikes can command a premium.

The 1957 cent is not considered a key date, but high-grade examples are always in demand for type sets and date collections. Full Red (RD) specimens in MS67 and above can command significant premiums due to their scarcity.

Error coins, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, while not common for this year, can add substantial value if discovered. However, such errors are not particularly notable for the 1957 issue.

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