1864 Penny Copper Nickel, CAM (Proof): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1864 Penny Copper Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $450.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $13,200.00 in the 08/25/2021 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre

Edge: Plain

Diameter: 19.00 millimeters

Weight: 4.70 grams

Mintage: 370

Mint: Philadelphia

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1864 Penny Copper Nickel, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

Grade	Price($)
MS-67	25,000.00
MS-66+	13,250.00
MS-66	7,250.00
MS-65+	4,150.00
MS-65	3,400.00
MS-64+	2,450.00
MS-64	2,000.00
MS-63+	1,650.00
MS-63	1,500.00
MS-62+	1,000.00
MS-62	800.00
MS-61	525.00
MS-60	450.00

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

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	450.00	25,000.00	4,878.85

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 Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1864 Penny Bronze, BN (Regular Strike)	10.00	205.00	210.00	4,500.00
1864 Penny L on Ribbon, BN (Regular Strike)	50.00	455.00	470.00	5,000.00
1864 Penny Copper-Nickel (Regular Strike)	14.00	250.00	260.00	37,500.00
1864 Penny Copper Nickel (Proof)	N/A	N/A	425.00	19,500.00
1864 Penny Bronze, BN (Proof)	N/A	N/A	425.00	7,500.00
1864 Penny L On Ribbon, BN (Proof)	8,250.00	8,500.00	58,000.00	140,000.00
1864 Penny L on Ribbon, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	550.00	65,000.00
1864-L Penny RPD FS-2301, S-1 L On Ribbon, BN (Regular Strike)	50.00	560.00	600.00	1,400.00
1864 Penny DDO FS-1101 S-4 Bronze, BN (Regular Strike)	30.00	665.00	700.00	1,500.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2301, S-1 L On Ribbon, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	625.00	2,000.00
1864 Penny DDO FS-1101 S-4 (006.47), RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	675.00	1,750.00
1864-L Penny RPD FS-2305, S-2 L On Ribbon, BN (Regular Strike)	50.00	505.00	550.00	1,175.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-1301 S-2 (006.48), BN (Regular Strike)	38.00	300.00	325.00	1,000.00
1864 Penny Bronze, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	180.00	2,500.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2305 S-2, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	650.00	8,000.00
1864 Penny Bronze, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	200.00	35,000.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-1301 S-2 (006.48), RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	375.00	1,350.00
1864 Penny L on Ribbon, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	525.00	20,500.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2304 S-5 (006.5), BN (Regular Strike)	100.00	515.00	550.00	1,400.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2302, S-3 L On Ribbon, BN (Regular Strike)	100.00	600.00	625.00	6,250.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2304 S-5 (006.5), RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	750.00	2,150.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2302 S-3 (006.71), RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	650.00	1,400.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2304 S-5 (006.5), RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,250.00	34,000.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2302 S-3 (006.71), RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,250.00	2,750.00
1864 Penny w/ “L” RPD FS-2306, S-10, BN (Regular Strike)	70.00	525.00	550.00	1,250.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2303 S-4 L On Ribbon, BN (Regular Strike)	75.00	560.00	575.00	1,100.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2306, S-10 L On Ribbon, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	635.00	1,400.00
1864 Penny RPD FS-2306, S-10 L On Ribbon, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	11,000.00	12,500.00
1864 Penny Copper Nickel, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	1,900.00	12,500.00
1864 Penny Bronze, RB (Proof)	N/A	N/A	1,500.00	14,000.00
1864 Penny Bronze, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	500.00	20,000.00
1864 Penny Bronze, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	1,600.00	37,500.00
1864 Penny Bronze, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	21,000.00	21,000.00
1864 Penny L On Ribbon, RB (Proof)	N/A	N/A	22,500.00	165,000.00
1864 Penny L On Ribbon, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	50,000.00	125,000.00
1864 Penny L On Ribbon, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	72,500.00	175,000.00

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 Copper Nickel, Cam (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:

Find On eBay

$1,920.00

Lowest Sale Price

$5,875.00

Highest Sale Price

$2,958.29

Average Sale Price

$2,340.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$141,998.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-67	8,338.00	8,812.50	8,573.63
MS-66+	13,200.00	13,200.00	13,200.00
MS-66	3,600.00	8,280.00	5,367.98
MS-65	1,920.00	5,875.00	2,958.29
MS-64	1,035.00	2,530.00	1,555.56
MS-63	719.00	881.25	800.13
MS-62	561.00	561.00	561.00
MS-60	840.00	840.00	840.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1864 Penny Copper Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $13,200.00.

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 Copper Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1864 Penny Copper Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.55% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 6.90% / 4.31% 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 Copper Nickel, CAM (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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-66	NGC	Stack's Bowers	4,080.00	06/17/2022
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,500.00	05/23/2022
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,340.00	05/23/2022
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	6,000.00	05/08/2022
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,800.00	02/27/2022
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	4,320.00	08/25/2021
MS-66+	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	13,200.00	08/25/2021
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	7,800.00	04/25/2021
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	2,040.00	08/11/2020
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,560.00	06/07/2020
MS-60	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	840.00	03/25/2020
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,280.00	02/23/2020
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	3,875.00	01/19/2020
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,600.00	07/14/2019
MS-66	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	4,080.00	05/29/2019
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	3,120.00	05/29/2019
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,640.00	01/14/2019
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,920.00	01/14/2019
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,320.00	08/19/2018
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,040.00	06/17/2018
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,170.00	06/17/2018
MS-65	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,055.00	02/19/2018
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,280.00	01/03/2018
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,440.00	11/02/2017
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	5,040.00	09/07/2017
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,112.50	06/08/2017
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	5,640.00	04/04/2017
MS-65	PCGS	Kagin's	5,875.00	03/09/2017
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,585.00	08/10/2016
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	7,050.00	06/08/2016
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,350.00	04/27/2016
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,997.50	03/30/2016
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,232.50	02/04/2016
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,292.50	02/04/2016
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,292.50	01/06/2016
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,820.00	01/06/2016
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,504.00	09/20/2015
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,527.50	06/07/2015
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,645.00	11/06/2014
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	881.25	10/08/2014
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	8,812.50	09/04/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,880.00	08/05/2014
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,820.00	01/08/2014
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,410.00	12/05/2013
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	8,519.00	11/01/2013
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	7,050.00	01/09/2013
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,820.00	11/29/2012
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,312.00	02/02/2012
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	561.00	09/07/2011
MS-65	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,645.00	09/06/2011
MS-67	NGC	Stack's Bowers	8,625.00	03/31/2011
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's	2,530.00	11/10/2010
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,760.00	09/22/2010
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,875.00	03/24/2010
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,323.00	02/02/2010
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	6,613.00	01/06/2010
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,265.00	12/03/2009
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,622.00	10/22/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,313.00	04/01/2009
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	8,338.00	03/01/2009
MS-65	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	3,509.00	01/15/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	8,280.00	01/01/2009
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	09/01/2008
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,495.00	09/01/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,760.00	07/30/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	5,175.00	07/30/2008
MS-64	NGC	Stack's	1,438.00	07/27/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,990.00	06/26/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	5,463.00	05/28/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's	4,140.00	02/26/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	07/12/2007
MS-64	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	1,955.00	06/28/2007
MS-65	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	2,990.00	06/14/2007
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,495.00	05/01/2007
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	03/21/2007
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's	2,400.00	03/01/2007
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,955.00	02/01/2007
MS-65	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,450.00	09/12/2006
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,610.00	09/12/2006
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	7,475.00	08/13/2006
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,438.00	06/01/2006
MS-65	PCGS	Superior Galleries	3,162.00	05/28/2006
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,265.00	04/06/2006
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,220.00	12/13/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,380.00	09/01/2005
MS-65	PCGS	American Numismatic Rarities	2,600.00	06/23/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,150.00	05/04/2005
MS-64	NGC	Scotsman	1,610.00	05/04/2005
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's	3,163.00	03/01/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,093.00	02/23/2005
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,530.00	02/23/2005
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,888.00	01/12/2005
MS-65	NGC	Bowers & Merena	3,450.00	12/02/2004
MS-63	NGC	David Lawrence RC	719.00	11/28/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,047.00	11/04/2004
MS-65	PCGS	American Numismatic Rarities	2,200.00	10/11/2004
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,485.00	08/01/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,760.00	05/05/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	4,140.00	03/11/2004
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,530.00	01/07/2004
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	6,613.00	01/07/2004
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	11/07/2003
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,105.00	09/01/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	5,750.00	07/26/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,830.00	05/01/2003
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,105.00	02/01/2003
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,990.00	01/08/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Superior Galleries	4,600.00	01/06/2003
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,370.00	11/21/2002
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	09/01/2002
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,553.00	09/01/2002
MS-64	PCGS	Superior Galleries	1,840.00	08/01/2002
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	4,715.00	06/01/2002
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,760.00	02/01/2002
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,600.00	10/03/2001
MS-65	NGC	Bowers & Merena	3,680.00	06/28/2001