As of May, 2024, a 1864 Penny Bronze, BN in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $425.00 and $7,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $7,820.00 in the 08/01/1998 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 150
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1864 Penny Bronze, Bn (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-677,500.00
MS-66+3,600.00
MS-663,350.00
MS-65+2,250.00
MS-651,700.00
MS-64+1,350.00
MS-641,150.00
MS-63+1,100.00
MS-631,050.00
MS-62+975.00
MS-62950.00
MS-61550.00
MS-60425.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State425.007,500.001,996.15

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1864 Indian Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1864 Penny Bronze, BN (Regular Strike)10.00205.00210.004,500.00
1864 Penny L on Ribbon, BN (Regular Strike)50.00455.00470.005,000.00
1864 Penny Copper-Nickel (Regular Strike)14.00250.00260.0037,500.00
1864 Penny Copper Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A425.0019,500.00
1864 Penny L On Ribbon, BN (Proof)8,250.008,500.0058,000.00140,000.00
1864 Penny L on Ribbon, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.0065,000.00
1864-L Penny RPD FS-2301, S-1 L On Ribbon, BN (Regular Strike)50.00560.00600.001,400.00
1864 Penny DDO FS-1101 S-4 Bronze, BN (Regular Strike)30.00665.00700.001,500.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2301, S-1 L On Ribbon, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A625.002,000.00
1864 Penny DDO FS-1101 S-4 (006.47), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A675.001,750.00
1864-L Penny RPD FS-2305, S-2 L On Ribbon, BN (Regular Strike)50.00505.00550.001,175.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-1301 S-2 (006.48), BN (Regular Strike)38.00300.00325.001,000.00
1864 Penny Bronze, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A180.002,500.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2305 S-2, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650.008,000.00
1864 Penny Bronze, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A200.0035,000.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-1301 S-2 (006.48), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A375.001,350.00
1864 Penny L on Ribbon, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A525.0020,500.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2304 S-5 (006.5), BN (Regular Strike)100.00515.00550.001,400.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2302, S-3 L On Ribbon, BN (Regular Strike)100.00600.00625.006,250.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2304 S-5 (006.5), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A750.002,150.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2302 S-3 (006.71), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650.001,400.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2304 S-5 (006.5), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,250.0034,000.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2302 S-3 (006.71), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,250.002,750.00
1864 Penny w/ “L” RPD FS-2306, S-10, BN (Regular Strike)70.00525.00550.001,250.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2303 S-4 L On Ribbon, BN (Regular Strike)75.00560.00575.001,100.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2306, S-10 L On Ribbon, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A635.001,400.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2306, S-10 L On Ribbon, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A11,000.0012,500.00
1864 Penny Copper Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A450.0025,000.00
1864 Penny Copper Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,900.0012,500.00
1864 Penny Bronze, RB (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0014,000.00
1864 Penny Bronze, RD (Proof)N/AN/A500.0020,000.00
1864 Penny Bronze, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,600.0037,500.00
1864 Penny Bronze, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A21,000.0021,000.00
1864 Penny L On Ribbon, RB (Proof)N/AN/A22,500.00165,000.00
1864 Penny L On Ribbon, RD (Proof)N/AN/A50,000.00125,000.00
1864 Penny L On Ribbon, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A72,500.00175,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1864 Penny Bronze, Bn (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$1,610.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,360.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,301.56

Average Sale Price
$1,860.00

Most Recent Sale Price
18

Number of Sales
$41,428.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-674,888.006,600.005,587.75
MS-66+2,640.002,640.002,640.00
MS-661,610.003,360.002,301.56
MS-651,035.007,820.002,295.69
MS-64705.002,415.001,479.67
MS-631.151,067.00581.53
MS-60840.001,020.00930.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1864 Penny Bronze, BN (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $7,820.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1864 Penny Bronze, BN (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1864 Penny Bronze, BN (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 52.00% share, followed by Superior Galleries / Bowers & Merena with 12.00% / 10.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1864 Penny Bronze, BN (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0007/17/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0010/27/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0010/10/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0008/29/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0010/21/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0008/11/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0006/23/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0005/29/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/14/2019
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers528.0011/15/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0010/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0002/04/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0007/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/12/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/08/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/11/2011
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,185.0002/03/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0012/02/2010
MS-65PCGSStack's1,955.0011/10/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions627.0009/22/2010
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena4,888.0008/07/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0007/08/2010
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,323.0006/17/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0004/28/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/09/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/09/2008
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,840.0001/08/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/27/2007
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,840.0005/01/2007
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,610.0009/10/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries2,070.0003/30/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,897.0003/30/2006
MS-67NGCDoyle5,400.0003/23/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0012/13/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,100.0012/06/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,761.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0001/11/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,067.0010/31/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions518.0007/20/2004
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0006/02/2004
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0010/02/2001
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0009/19/1999
MS-64ANACSSuperior Galleries1,208.0002/08/1999
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,415.0009/01/1998
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,820.0008/01/1998
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,860.0003/21/1996
MS-63NONEB. Max Mehl1.1506/01/1941