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

As of May, 2024, a 1864 Penny Copper Nickel in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $425.00 and $19,500.00, 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 $22,425.00 in the 11/04/2004 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, 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 (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	19,500.00
MS-66+	8,500.00
MS-66	5,500.00
MS-65+	3,000.00
MS-65	2,750.00
MS-64+	2,000.00
MS-64	1,800.00
MS-63+	1,550.00
MS-63	1,450.00
MS-62+	975.00
MS-62	775.00
MS-61	500.00
MS-60	425.00

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	425.00	19,500.00	3,748.08

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 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, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	450.00	25,000.00
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 (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

$1,320.00

Lowest Sale Price

$5,175.00

Highest Sale Price

$2,432.31

Average Sale Price

$1,920.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$158,100.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-67	8,400.00	22,425.00	17,325.00
MS-66	2,645.00	10,925.00	4,369.06
MS-65+	2,280.00	2,280.00	2,280.00
MS-65	1,320.00	5,175.00	2,432.31
MS-64+	1,645.00	1,763.00	1,704.00
MS-64	5.15	3,360.00	1,389.29
MS-63	408.00	1,620.00	866.23
MS-62	518.00	660.00	601.17
MS-61	216.00	216.00	216.00
MS-60	127.00	519.00	264.75
AU-50	253.00	432.00	312.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1864 Penny Copper Nickel (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $22,425.00.

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 (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1864 Penny Copper Nickel (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.30% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 9.84% / 8.74% 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 (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-63	NGC	Stack's Bowers	408.00	06/28/2023
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,260.00	04/17/2023
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	900.00	04/17/2023
MS-60	NGC	Stack's Bowers	264.00	04/12/2023
MS-60	NGC	Heritage Auctions	127.00	11/09/2022
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	2,880.00	06/17/2022
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,920.00	05/23/2022
MS-61	ANACS	Stack's Bowers	216.00	05/18/2022
MS-60	NGC	Heritage Auctions	149.00	03/14/2022
MS-65+	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	2,280.00	11/30/2021
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	4,320.00	11/30/2021
MS-65	PCGS	Legend Rare Coin Auctions	2,467.50	10/28/2021
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,620.00	10/04/2021
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,380.00	07/07/2021
MS-64	NGC	Stack's Bowers	1,560.00	06/16/2021
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	960.00	04/28/2021
MS-67	PCGS	Legend Rare Coin Auctions	21,150.00	02/25/2021
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,200.00	12/07/2019
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,920.00	06/09/2019
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	3,240.00	05/29/2019
MS-67	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	8,400.00	05/29/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,680.00	04/28/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,110.00	12/14/2018
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	900.00	10/14/2018
AU-50	ANACS	Stack's Bowers	432.00	08/22/2018
MS-64	NGC	Stack's Bowers	1,320.00	08/22/2018
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,320.00	04/29/2018
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,200.00	02/22/2018
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,560.00	02/22/2018
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,360.00	01/03/2018
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,320.00	01/03/2018
MS-65	PCGS	Bonham's	2,925.00	09/05/2017
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,230.00	06/08/2017
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,290.00	06/08/2017
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,410.00	04/04/2017
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,527.50	02/16/2017
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	2,820.00	11/02/2016
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,350.00	06/08/2016
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,762.50	06/08/2016
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,880.00	09/20/2015
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,292.50	08/16/2015
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,880.00	07/20/2015
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,292.50	06/07/2015
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,292.50	03/27/2015
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,938.75	12/04/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,292.50	11/06/2014
MS-62	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	611.00	07/10/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,880.00	02/03/2014
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	4,700.00	02/03/2014
MS-65	NGC	Great Collections	1,980.00	11/17/2013
MS-64+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,763.00	04/24/2013
MS-65	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	2,300.00	04/07/2013
MS-64+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,645.00	01/09/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,880.00	01/09/2013
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	2,530.00	08/04/2012
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	02/02/2012
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	805.00	01/03/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,725.00	11/15/2011
MS-63	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	583.00	11/15/2011
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	09/07/2011
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,955.00	09/07/2011
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,265.00	08/11/2011
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,955.00	07/07/2011
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	2,070.00	03/31/2011
MS-65	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	1,795.00	01/03/2011
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,380.00	08/11/2010
MS-65	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	2,013.00	08/07/2010
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,737.00	04/28/2010
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,070.00	04/28/2010
MS-64	NGC	Stack's	1,323.00	11/09/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,150.00	10/22/2009
MS-65	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,243.00	09/08/2009
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,323.00	03/18/2009
MS-65	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	2,185.00	03/10/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,208.00	02/03/2009
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,070.00	02/01/2009
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,725.00	02/01/2009
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,093.00	01/01/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	1,265.00	01/01/2009
MS-65	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	2,070.00	01/01/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,610.00	12/04/2008
MS-63	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	1,093.00	08/21/2008
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,070.00	06/26/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,530.00	05/28/2008
MS-62	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	04/01/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	5,175.00	02/13/2008
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,380.00	10/17/2007
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,495.00	09/27/2007
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,530.00	08/08/2007
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,070.00	07/12/2007
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,875.00	02/28/2007
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	1,495.00	02/01/2007
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,840.00	01/01/2007
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,840.00	01/01/2007
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	11/13/2006
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	690.00	10/24/2006
MS-65	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	2,565.00	10/16/2006
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,565.00	08/13/2006
MS-64	PCGS	American Numismatic Rarities	1,955.00	08/11/2006
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	1,265.00	07/17/2006
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,841.00	06/01/2006
MS-60	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	519.00	04/11/2006
MS-65	NONE	Scotsman	4,600.00	02/17/2006
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,495.00	01/24/2006
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,121.00	01/01/2006
MS-63	PCGS	American Numismatic Rarities	850.00	12/06/2005
MS-62	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	11/02/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	1,035.00	10/27/2005
MS-65	NGC	Bowers & Merena	1,840.00	10/27/2005
MS-65	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,530.00	09/21/2005
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	09/01/2005
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	07/27/2005
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	07/27/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,725.00	06/29/2005
MS-63	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	621.00	06/27/2005
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,875.00	06/02/2005
MS-66	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	10,925.00	06/01/2005
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	920.00	05/04/2005
MS-65	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,875.00	02/23/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,495.00	02/23/2005
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	633.00	12/08/2004
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	22,425.00	11/04/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,760.00	09/07/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	08/18/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Superior Galleries	1,093.00	08/16/2004
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	518.00	07/20/2004
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	575.00	07/20/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,080.00	06/03/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,415.00	06/02/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,875.00	06/02/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	1,093.00	03/11/2004
MS-63	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	805.00	01/28/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,064.00	01/12/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Superior Galleries	3,220.00	07/27/2003
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,610.00	07/26/2003
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	891.00	07/26/2003
AU-50	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	253.00	07/09/2003
MS-64	NGC	Goldberg Auctioneers	920.00	05/27/2003
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,760.00	05/01/2003
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	920.00	01/13/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	7,188.00	01/01/2003
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,783.00	11/21/2002
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,415.00	09/29/2002
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,050.00	09/01/2002
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,105.00	05/01/2002
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,105.00	04/25/2002
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	546.00	04/01/2002
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,105.00	04/01/2002
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	529.00	04/01/2002
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	552.00	01/13/2002
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,875.00	01/09/2002
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,645.00	01/09/2002
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	891.00	11/18/2001
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,840.00	10/03/2001
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,610.00	08/08/2001
AU-50	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	253.00	08/04/2001
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	5,405.00	04/05/2001
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,955.00	02/24/2001
MS-66	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	4,830.00	02/16/2001
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,955.00	02/01/2001
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	4,887.00	01/04/2001
MS-65	NONE	R.M. Smythe	2,310.00	11/01/2000
MS-63	PCGS	Superior Galleries	719.00	06/05/2000
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	06/01/2000
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,840.00	03/02/2000
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	834.00	02/07/2000
MS-65	NONE	Bowers & Merena	2,070.00	01/04/2000
MS-65	NONE	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	11/18/1999
MS-64	NONE	Bowers & Merena	1,840.00	11/11/1999
MS-66	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	4,830.00	08/09/1999
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,990.00	08/01/1998
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,351.00	08/01/1998
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,162.00	06/01/1998
MS-65	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	2,420.00	07/28/1997
MS-65	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	2,310.00	03/06/1997
MS-64	NONE	Bowers & Merena	1,430.00	09/30/1996
MS-62	NONE	Bowers & Merena	660.00	05/20/1996
MS-64	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	1,210.00	09/11/1995
MS-65	NONE	Stack's	4,510.00	10/01/1992
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's	2,585.00	08/10/1990
MS-65	NONE	Bowers & Merena	2,640.00	10/01/1987
MS-63	NONE	Stack's	990.00	01/01/1984
MS-64	NONE	B. Max Mehl	5.15	06/01/1941