As of May, 2024, a 1872 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $550.00 and $5,500.00, 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 $5,052.50 in the 05/17/2018 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 950
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1872 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+5,500.00
MS-664,000.00
MS-65+3,000.00
MS-652,700.00
MS-64+1,550.00
MS-641,300.00
MS-63+1,000.00
MS-63900.00
MS-62+725.00
MS-62675.00
MS-61600.00
MS-60550.00

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 State550.005,500.001,875.00

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 1872 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1872 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)60.00810.00825.004,350.00
1872 Penny, BN (Proof)300.00300.00350.003,100.00
1872 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A900.004,750.00
1872 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A750.0055,000.00
1872 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1 (008.9), BN (Regular Strike)75.00855.00925.001,900.00
1872 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,500.002,600.00
1872 Penny Shallow N FS-901, BN (Regular Strike)110.00940.00950.0010,000.00
1872 Penny Shallow N FS-901, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,250.0015,500.00
1872 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A900.007,150.00
1872 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.0012,500.00

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.

1872 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

$426.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,560.00

Highest Sale Price
$755.81

Average Sale Price
$1,560.00

Most Recent Sale Price
84

Number of Sales
$63,488.28

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,035.005,052.502,639.79
MS-65805.002,640.001,327.96
MS-64+863.00978.00920.50
MS-64426.001,560.00755.81
MS-63403.001,093.00590.79
MS-62397.00660.00501.83
MS-60489.00489.00489.00
FR-2470.00470.00470.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1872 Penny, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from FR-2 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $5,052.50.

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 1872 Penny, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1872 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.52% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 11.11% / 4.17% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1872 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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0012/11/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,980.0009/06/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0008/31/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0008/03/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions901.2008/03/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0012/19/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0011/30/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0011/03/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers2,160.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSScotsman1,298.0007/23/2021
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,080.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0004/28/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0011/18/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0010/17/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/20/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/11/2020
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers576.0010/16/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,582.5009/26/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0007/17/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0006/09/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0005/29/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0005/29/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions780.0005/01/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0003/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0003/16/2019
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,140.0001/30/2019
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0001/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0011/11/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0010/14/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,620.0006/17/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0006/17/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions720.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,052.5005/17/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0004/29/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0012/07/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC775.0011/13/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0008/23/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers600.0008/23/2017
MS-64+PCGSScotsman978.0007/21/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC785.0004/10/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/04/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,175.0001/11/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7510/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2509/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0008/10/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0007/07/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0006/08/2016
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers446.5003/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6302/04/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2501/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2512/03/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC950.0011/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3810/29/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions493.5010/28/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions705.0010/28/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers763.7508/12/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers940.0007/20/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5007/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/07/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0003/27/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7502/24/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers646.2502/06/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7502/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions616.8801/07/2015
MS-64NGCGreat Collections660.0011/30/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0011/14/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2510/08/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections611.0609/28/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions616.8806/04/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers628.6303/27/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers587.5002/18/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0012/05/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0004/24/2013
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers585.0002/22/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,293.0002/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0011/29/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions705.0010/18/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions397.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/30/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/08/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions606.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers431.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers776.0011/15/2011
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0010/13/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers920.0008/15/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,180.0007/07/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/27/2011
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,588.0003/31/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/05/2011
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,093.0001/03/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's575.0011/10/2010
MS-66PCGSStack's3,450.0009/30/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/22/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0009/22/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0009/22/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions719.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0009/22/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena661.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena690.0006/17/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0006/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/24/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/03/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/03/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena633.0011/13/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/31/2009
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,093.0004/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0004/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/11/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0002/09/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC805.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,783.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/26/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions489.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's748.0005/21/2008
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0004/01/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena952.0004/01/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/01/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,266.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0009/27/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0009/05/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0006/05/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/01/2007
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,438.0003/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/15/2007
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,760.0001/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions805.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0009/13/2006
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0009/12/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/13/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,400.0008/11/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena805.0007/13/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/01/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0006/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/24/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,600.0001/03/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0012/19/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/27/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC461.0006/27/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0006/02/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0003/24/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0003/24/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,035.0003/08/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,093.0003/08/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0002/23/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,357.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSStack's3,000.0001/19/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0001/17/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,001.0012/08/2004
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC661.0011/28/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0011/04/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0010/13/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions457.0010/06/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions452.0010/06/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/09/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions449.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0009/09/2004
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers403.0009/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/18/2004
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0008/16/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,163.0007/24/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,163.0007/21/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/20/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/20/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0006/03/2004
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0006/02/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/02/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/07/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0009/03/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions966.0009/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0009/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/26/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,933.0007/26/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,259.0007/16/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCKingswood Galleries1,380.0001/16/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions426.0001/08/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,530.0001/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2002
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,760.0008/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0007/27/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions805.0006/09/2002
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,121.0006/02/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0006/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/09/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0008/04/2001
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,466.0005/27/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/05/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0008/06/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0004/14/2000
MS-65NONEStack's1,705.0010/01/1992