Price Guide for 1941 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 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.

1941-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $8.00 – $3,360.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $4.24 – $990.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5.00 – $30,000.00
1941-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $312.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $4,600.00
1941 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $4,994.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $83.00
    Uncirculated: $3.25 – $932.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $4.00 – $20,000.00
1941 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $26.00 – $209.00
    Uncirculated: $84.00 – $288.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $30.00 – $189.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $50.00 – $230.00
    Uncirculated: $260.00 – $650.00
1941-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $6.00 – $1,035.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1.83 – $10.50
    Uncirculated: $4.99 – $250.00
1941 Penny, RD (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $822.50 – $1,057.50
    Uncirculated: $23.00 – $28,200.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $286.05
    Uncirculated: $10.50 – $7,197.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $30.00 – $5,400.00
1941 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $81.00 – $2,600.00
    Uncirculated: $446.50 – $9,200.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $14.75 – $4,575.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $575.00 – $35,000.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $282.00 – $5,288.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $12.50 – $2,251.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $550.00 – $3,650.00
1941-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $5.00 – $8.00
    Uncirculated: $15.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $19.24 – $27.96
    Uncirculated: $1.25 – $120.73
1941 Penny, RB (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $1,260.00
    Uncirculated: $16.00 – $3,525.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $22.55 – $219.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $20.00 – $2,150.00
1941 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $7.00 – $920.00
    Uncirculated: $32.00 – $690.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $5.61 – $550.00
    Uncirculated: $4.02 – $142.50
1941 Penny, BN (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $8.00 – $17.00
    Uncirculated: $12.00 – $805.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $26.28 – $173.24
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $15.00 – $90.00
1941 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $13.00 – $633.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $46.00
    Uncirculated: $6.27 – $99.00
1941 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $160.00 – $828.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $360.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $275.00 – $950.00
1941-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $9.00 – $2,255.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $5.98 – $6,600.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $15,000.00
1941-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $48.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $74.00
1941-S Penny (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Circulated: $26.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $89.00 – $168.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $38.00 – $250.00
    Uncirculated: $318.77
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $65.00 – $255.00
    Uncirculated: $280.00 – $675.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-101, RB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $36.00 – $316.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $460.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $350.00 – $925.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-102, BN (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $69.00 – $324.00
    Uncirculated: $907.50
  • eBay
    Circulated: $4.25 – $165.00
    Uncirculated: $150.02 – $250.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $44.00 – $180.00
    Uncirculated: $220.00 – $650.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-102, RB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $336.00 – $940.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $13.99 – $599.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $325.00 – $900.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-102, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $408.00 – $7,475.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $350.00 – $2,514.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $525.00 – $8,000.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-103, BN (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $99.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $40.00 – $155.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $20.00 – $175.00
    Uncirculated: $200.00 – $600.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-103, RB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,140.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $225.00 – $1,750.00
1941 Penny DDO FS-103, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $940.00 – $8,280.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $599.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $250.00 – $7,800.00

Design and Specifications of the 1941 Cent

The 1941 Lincoln Cent was minted during a pivotal year in American history, as the United States was on the brink of entering World War II. This coin, part of the Wheat Penny series (1909-1958), continued to serve as a staple of American commerce during a time of increasing global tension.

The Lincoln Cent design, first introduced in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, remained largely unchanged in 1941, maintaining its iconic status in American coinage.

Weight 3.11 grams
Diameter 19 mm
Mint Marks No mint mark (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco)
Composition 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Obverse Design Lincoln's 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 a 1941 Lincoln Cent significantly impacts its value. While these coins are generally common, specimens in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) command a premium. Coins in gem condition (MS65 and above) are considerably scarcer and more valuable.

Key factors affecting condition include:

Luster: Original mint luster adds significantly to the coin’s appeal and value.
Strike quality: Well-struck coins with sharp details are more desirable.
Surface preservation: Absence of contact marks, scratches, or other blemishes increases value.
Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance a coin’s appeal to collectors.

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 887,039,100

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in gem (MS65+) condition

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, popular among collectors of Lincoln Cent series

Denver, D

Mintage: 128,700,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Slightly more challenging to find in high grades compared to Philadelphia

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, sought after by date and mint collectors

San Francisco, S

Mintage: 92,360,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: More challenging to find in high grades, especially MS65+

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate to High, particularly for well-preserved specimens

Full Red (RD) designation is crucial for uncirculated 1941 cents. Coins retaining their original mint red color are more valuable than those that have toned to brown. The Red-Brown (RB) and Brown (BN) color designations indicate progressive loss of original color and generally lower value.

While not particularly rare, 1941-S cents are often more challenging to find in high grades, making well-preserved specimens more valuable. Additionally, any mint errors or die varieties, though not common for this year, could significantly increase a coin’s value if discovered.

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