As of May, 2024, a 1869 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $800.00 and $9,500.00, 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 $11,750.00 in the 10/27/2014 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: 600
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1869 Penny, Rd (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-669,500.00
MS-65+4,250.00
MS-653,000.00
MS-64+1,900.00
MS-641,500.00
MS-63+1,250.00
MS-631,200.00
MS-62+875.00
MS-62800.00

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 State800.009,500.002,697.22

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, RB (Proof)N/AN/A350.006,250.00
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, Rd (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$1,006.00
Lowest Sale Price
$3,600.00
Highest Sale Price
$2,257.88
Average Sale Price
$3,600.00
Most Recent Sale Price
33
Number of Sales
$74,510.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-678,050.008,050.008,050.00
MS-662,990.0011,750.005,454.93
MS-651,006.003,600.002,257.88
MS-64604.001,840.001,162.25
MS-63817.001,200.00983.00
MS-62633.00633.00633.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869 Penny, RD (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $11,750.00.

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, RD (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869 Penny, RD (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.95% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Superior Galleries with 10.47% / 6.98% 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, RD (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-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0006/28/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0005/23/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0005/11/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0006/16/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0006/09/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0004/26/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0004/28/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,351.0002/13/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0011/02/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,207.9001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0010/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,234.0012/05/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,530.0008/04/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/18/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,898.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,495.0008/15/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions817.0006/01/2011
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,185.0008/23/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,852.0001/06/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0012/03/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/08/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/25/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC978.0002/19/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,751.0007/30/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/26/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0006/26/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions8,050.0005/28/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,013.0004/07/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/01/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,013.0011/29/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0011/06/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0008/08/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/08/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,315.0008/08/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,466.0006/18/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0003/16/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,530.0012/06/2005
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,200.0009/21/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/27/2005
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena6,325.0010/29/2004
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,105.0010/11/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0005/05/2004
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,012.0005/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries2,300.0001/06/2004
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries2,400.0011/21/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,265.0007/27/2003
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,955.0005/27/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0005/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0003/20/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0002/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,703.0001/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0010/15/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0006/27/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,910.0005/08/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/09/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions776.0010/03/2001
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries2,300.0010/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/08/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0008/08/2001
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries1,208.0006/07/2001
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries3,220.0005/27/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/05/2001
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,187.0002/16/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions718.0002/01/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions718.0001/04/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/04/2001
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries978.0006/05/2000
MS-65PCGSKingswood Galleries2,185.0011/17/1999
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0009/19/1999
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/01/1998
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0008/03/1998
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/09/1998
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,540.0007/28/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0003/06/1997
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,540.0003/06/1997
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,430.0011/13/1995
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/01/1995

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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