Small Cents Market Value
Analysis of 29,510 eBay listings for Small Cents coins.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The highest value is found in certified, high-grade specimens, specifically MS 67 coins with a 1025% delta. Conversely, ungraded and circulated coins trade below the market median of 3.55.
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Price by grade
Why? Prices scale sharply with professional grading, ranging from 3.1 for ungraded to 39.95 for MS 67.
Price by certification
Why? Third-party authentication adds significant premium, with NGC at 39.94 compared to 3.47 for uncertified.
Price by composition
Why? Material affects value, with Nickel reaching 4.88 and Steel at 2.03.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a Small Cent coin?
The market median price is 3.55.
How much more do NGC certified coins cost compared to uncertified ones?
NGC certified coins have a median of 39.94, while uncertified coins have a median of 3.47.
Which composition has the lowest median value?
Steel composition coins have the lowest median value at 2.03.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1–$52, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 15, 2026.