As of May, 2024, a 1869 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $350.00 and $6,250.00, 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 $4,935.00 in the 03/29/2017 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 600
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1869 Penny, Rb (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66+6,250.00
MS-663,250.00
MS-65+1,950.00
MS-651,700.00
MS-64+1,450.00
MS-641,350.00
MS-63+950.00
MS-63800.00
MS-62+675.00
MS-62600.00
MS-61425.00
MS-60350.00

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 State350.006,250.001,645.83

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 1869 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1869 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)70.00890.00900.002,650.00
1869 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A250.002,400.00
1869/69 Penny RPD FS-301, S-3, BN (Regular Strike)165.001,075.001,100.002,850.00
1869/69 Penny RPD FS-301, Snow-3, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,150.007,000.00
1869/69 Penny RPD FS-301, S-3, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,000.005,500.00
1869/69 Penny RPD FS-303 S-4, BN (Regular Strike)100.00915.00960.002,700.00
1869/69 Penny RPD FS-303 S-4, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,000.002,850.00
1869/69 Penny RPD FS-303 S-4, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,000.003,700.00
1869 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A950.003,750.00
1869 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,000.0085,000.00
1869 Penny RPD FS-302 S-1 (008.5), BN (Regular Strike)125.00940.00990.001,850.00
1869 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A800.009,500.00
1869 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0010,000.00

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.

1869 Penny, Rb (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

$5.75

Lowest Sale Price
$1,762.50

Highest Sale Price
$772.80

Average Sale Price
$1,051.20

Most Recent Sale Price
60

Number of Sales
$46,368.08

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+4,935.004,935.004,935.00
MS-66978.002,937.501,773.05
MS-65+1,528.001,528.001,528.00
MS-65633.003,760.001,192.23
MS-645.751,762.50772.80
MS-63414.00763.75541.57
MS-62322.00322.00322.00
MS-60264.00264.00264.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869 Penny, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $4,935.00.

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 1869 Penny, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.64% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.72% / 4.48% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1869 Penny, RB (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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0004/10/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,051.2002/20/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,454.4002/20/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0002/01/2023
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,410.0012/08/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,800.0005/29/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0001/12/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/12/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers930.0011/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0006/09/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0006/09/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0009/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0008/19/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC855.0004/23/2018
MS-63PCGSKagin's480.0003/08/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers900.0002/28/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0012/07/2017
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0009/12/2017
MS-64PCGSBonham's643.0009/05/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0008/02/2017
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,528.0006/05/2017
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers4,935.0003/29/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,760.0001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5010/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5010/31/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/10/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/08/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/08/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0002/04/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0012/03/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions763.7510/28/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,937.5006/07/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,645.0003/06/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions558.1311/06/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5010/08/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions588.6806/04/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections783.2012/22/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0008/08/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions441.0008/08/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,763.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions485.0003/21/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions544.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0001/09/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,333.6311/16/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions485.0009/06/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,232.5006/29/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions949.0004/23/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,150.0003/22/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,035.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers719.0011/15/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0010/13/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0010/13/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/07/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,072.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's978.0011/10/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's748.0009/30/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/22/2010
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions474.0008/11/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCStack's1,495.0011/09/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena633.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0010/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions581.0006/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/26/2008
MS-65PCGSStack's805.0003/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions660.0003/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC489.0011/27/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0010/24/2006
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers719.0009/12/2006
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC633.0008/14/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0008/13/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0007/07/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,150.0003/30/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/13/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/26/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC604.0006/27/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/02/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/04/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities420.0003/08/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities460.0003/08/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/19/2005
MS-64PCGSStack's650.0001/19/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/12/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0012/22/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions880.0012/01/2004
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC679.0011/28/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0011/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0011/04/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions529.0007/20/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0006/03/2004
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers690.0006/02/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0005/05/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions684.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions700.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions920.0003/20/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0001/13/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/08/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/08/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions541.0009/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0006/09/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/09/2002
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,552.0005/28/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0005/01/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/01/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0002/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions604.0011/16/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions529.0008/06/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions978.0005/04/2000
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries633.0003/02/2000
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries949.0002/07/2000
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,430.0003/06/1997
MS-64NONEStack's1,155.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl5.7506/01/1941