As of May, 2024, a 1869/69 Penny RPD FS-303 S-4, BN in circulated condition is worth between $100.00 and $915.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $960.00 and $2,700.00, 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 $1,762.50 in the 02/04/2016 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: 6,420,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1869/69 Penny Rpd Fs-303 S-4, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-662,700.00
MS-65+2,300.00
MS-652,050.00
MS-64+1,750.00
MS-641,700.00
MS-63+1,325.00
MS-631,300.00
MS-62+1,035.00
MS-621,015.00
MS-61985.00
MS-60960.00
AU-58+915.00
AU-58900.00
AU-55+820.00
AU-55790.00
AU-53+740.00
AU-53715.00
AU-50+690.00
AU-50685.00
XF-45+590.00
XF-45575.00
XF-40550.00
VF-35520.00
VF-30440.00
VF-25385.00
VF-20365.00
F-15250.00
F-12240.00
VG-10200.00
VG-8175.00
G-6165.00
G-4130.00
AG-3100.00

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 State960.002,700.001,556.36
About Uncirculated685.00915.00781.88
Extremely Fine550.00590.00571.67
Fine and Very Fine240.00520.00366.67
Good and Very Good130.00200.00167.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good100.00100.00100.00

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, 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, 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.

1869/69 Penny Rpd Fs-303 S-4, Bn (Regular Strike) – 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

$264.00

Lowest Sale Price
$540.00

Highest Sale Price
$403.25

Average Sale Price
$540.00

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$1,613.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,680.001,680.001,680.00
MS-651,762.501,762.501,762.50
MS-631,703.751,703.751,703.75
MS-62+1,116.251,116.251,116.25
MS-60408.00840.00624.00
AU-55+948.75948.75948.75
AU-50384.00870.00558.00
XF-45+780.00780.00780.00
XF-40719.00767.28743.14
VF-35450.00504.00477.00
VF-30264.00540.00403.25
F-12250.00250.00250.00
VG-10204.00204.00204.00
VG-8165.00165.00165.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869/69 Penny RPD FS-303 S-4, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $1,762.50.

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 1869/69 Penny RPD FS-303 S-4, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869/69 Penny RPD FS-303 S-4, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 40.91% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 22.73% / 18.18% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1869/69 Penny RPD FS-303 S-4, BN (Regular Strike) 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-60PCGSStack's Bowers840.0003/29/2023
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions540.0002/08/2023
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0001/29/2023
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0012/04/2022
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers780.0011/09/2022
MS-60ICGStack's Bowers408.0005/18/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0011/03/2021
VF-30NGCGoldberg Auctioneers264.0006/16/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0011/18/2020
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions306.0009/11/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions204.0004/10/2019
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers504.0010/30/2018
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,703.7509/27/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/03/2018
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC165.0012/25/2017
XF-40PCGSScotsman719.0007/21/2017
AU-55+NGCScotsman948.7510/14/2016
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/04/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5002/04/2016
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers767.2811/08/2013
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC870.0008/25/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions503.0011/29/2012