As of May, 2024, a 1871 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $415.00 and $4,500.00, 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 $7,637.50 in the 02/06/2015 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: 960
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1871 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-664,500.00
MS-65+2,350.00
MS-651,900.00
MS-64+1,250.00
MS-641,150.00
MS-63+825.00
MS-63775.00
MS-62+625.00
MS-62600.00
MS-61460.00
MS-60415.00

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 State415.004,500.001,350.00

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 1871 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1871 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)22.00760.00775.004,600.00
1871 Penny, BN (Proof)350.00375.00400.004,250.00
1871 Penny Shallow N FS-901, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,800.0014,500.00
1871 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A800.005,000.00
1871 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A800.0038,500.00
1871 Penny Shallow N, FS-901, BN (Regular Strike)70.001,675.001,700.003,500.00
1871 Penny Shallow N FS-901, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,750.005,500.00
1871 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A625.009,500.00
1871 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A875.0030,000.00

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.

1871 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

$391.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,800.00

Highest Sale Price
$686.14

Average Sale Price
$1,110.00

Most Recent Sale Price
65

Number of Sales
$44,599.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,380.007,637.502,386.80
MS-65604.002,013.001,078.32
MS-64391.001,800.00686.14
MS-63265.00978.00469.33
MS-62265.00470.00394.75
MS-60196.00600.00393.80
AU-50805.001,760.001,282.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1871 Penny, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $7,637.50.

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 1871 Penny, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1871 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.71% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 10.53% / 5.92% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1871 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-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,110.0008/09/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,400.4011/09/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0010/09/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0006/17/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0012/22/2021
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions630.0011/10/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/20/2021
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions564.0010/04/2021
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,527.5007/15/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0006/30/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0003/31/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0003/03/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers720.0008/11/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0004/01/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0001/15/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/12/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0007/14/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers840.0002/06/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers900.0010/30/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0010/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0008/19/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0006/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers528.0012/13/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0009/07/2017
MS-64PCGSBonham's526.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers998.7503/29/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,145.6301/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5009/07/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5007/07/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2506/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2512/03/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2507/12/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2507/12/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5006/21/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5005/31/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers7,637.5002/06/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5002/01/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0002/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5002/01/2015
MS-62NGCGreat Collections440.0011/02/2014
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers387.7503/27/2014
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers385.4011/08/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0008/08/2013
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,527.5007/27/2013
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers940.0007/27/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions593.0002/07/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions881.0002/07/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers675.6307/01/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0003/08/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,577.0002/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers748.0011/15/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers584.0011/15/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions920.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0006/01/2011
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena546.0001/03/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's633.0011/10/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena523.0011/03/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0003/24/2010
MS-64NGCStack's690.0003/02/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/03/2010
MS-66NGCStack's1,380.0011/09/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0009/11/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/11/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0005/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena805.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC920.0002/26/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions196.0001/12/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0012/04/2008
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0011/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's805.0008/21/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions460.0006/26/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,093.0006/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/28/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/28/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/01/2008
MS-65NGCStack's1,265.0002/26/2008
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC334.0001/31/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/09/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions604.0001/09/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/09/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0010/02/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0009/27/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/08/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0006/05/2007
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers552.0005/29/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/09/2007
MS-65PCGSStack's805.0003/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0011/29/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions719.0009/13/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0008/13/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions370.0007/11/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/01/2006
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries1,380.0003/30/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0002/22/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions346.0001/09/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0012/13/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions351.0012/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC518.0010/03/2005
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,323.0009/21/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0009/01/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0007/31/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/27/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC431.0006/27/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions541.0001/30/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC472.0011/28/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0007/26/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/20/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0007/20/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/25/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0011/07/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions776.0009/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions748.0007/26/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/12/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/29/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0009/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions690.0004/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0004/01/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0001/13/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0001/09/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions604.0008/08/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions747.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/04/2001
MS-65PCGSKingswood Galleries2,013.0010/12/2000
AU-50NONEStack's805.0005/01/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions391.0003/02/2000
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions719.0002/01/2000
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,100.0007/28/1997
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,035.0003/01/1996
AU-50NONEStack's1,760.0010/10/1995
MS-64NONEStack's825.0010/01/1992