As of May, 2024, a 1872 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $750.00 and $55,000.00, 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 $126,500.00 in the 08/09/2007 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: 4,042,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1872 Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6655,000.00
MS-65+17,000.00
MS-6516,000.00
MS-64+7,850.00
MS-645,350.00
MS-63+3,650.00
MS-633,200.00
MS-62+1,450.00
MS-621,250.00
MS-611,000.00
MS-60750.00

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 State750.0055,000.0010,227.27

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 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, RB (Proof)N/AN/A550.005,500.00
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, Rd (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

$989.00

Lowest Sale Price
$16,675.00

Highest Sale Price
$5,106.48

Average Sale Price
$4,800.00

Most Recent Sale Price
62

Number of Sales
$316,601.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6618,400.00126,500.0060,003.57
MS-65+2,300.0032,000.0016,672.12
MS-65734.0044,400.0014,678.69
MS-64+6,325.006,325.006,325.00
MS-64989.0016,675.005,106.48
MS-632,875.002,875.002,875.00
MS-601,495.0011,500.003,494.38
PO-175.0075.0075.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1872 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $126,500.00.

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 1872 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1872 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 50.44% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 10.62% / 9.73% 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, RD (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-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0006/16/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0005/07/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions17,400.0001/15/2023
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions13,512.5012/08/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0010/09/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions15,000.0007/17/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0005/23/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers44,400.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0006/16/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions49,200.0004/25/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,920.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions54,000.0008/18/2019
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,337.5005/16/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0012/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0009/09/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0008/22/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers7,800.0008/22/2018
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16,750.0002/05/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions16,800.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,100.0012/14/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions18,800.0005/18/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions17,625.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0010/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,938.7508/10/2016
MS-65SEGSGoldberg Auctioneers734.0002/01/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0001/06/2016
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers17,625.0005/15/2015
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers7,343.7503/06/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0003/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,581.2510/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28,200.0006/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,688.0011/01/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers7,931.0002/22/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections2,200.0009/09/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers15,275.0008/04/2012
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers5,175.0001/24/2012
PO-1ANACSGreat Collections75.0010/16/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0009/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,375.0008/11/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18,400.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena5,635.0002/15/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34,500.0004/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries8,050.0005/26/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena7,188.0004/01/2008
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena2,875.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,833.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena32,000.0011/15/2007
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions3,450.0011/06/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0009/27/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions126,500.0008/09/2007
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions3,623.0008/08/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena31,050.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0006/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0004/26/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,840.0003/01/2006
MS-60NONEStack's1,495.0001/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59,800.0001/05/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena6,325.0008/12/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,600.0006/23/2005
MS-60NONEStack's11,500.0003/01/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,520.0011/30/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,060.0011/04/2004
MS-60NONEStack's1,955.0009/21/2004
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries5,463.0009/05/2004
MS-64PCGSStack's/ANR6,900.0006/23/2004
MS-64PCGSStack's/ANR6,000.0006/01/2004
MS-64PCGSStack's/ANR4,200.0006/01/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,945.0003/25/2004
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,600.0003/11/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries6,325.0001/06/2004
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,625.0001/05/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,475.0009/17/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0005/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,370.0003/20/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,163.0001/08/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions17,825.0001/01/2003
MS-60NONEStack's3,450.0009/10/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/01/2002
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries4,370.0008/01/2002
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries7,188.0008/01/2002
MS-65+SEGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries9,200.0006/02/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,913.0006/01/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions18,400.0006/01/2002
MS-60NONEStack's2,300.0011/12/2001
MS-60NONER.M. Smythe3,575.0010/01/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions3,910.0008/08/2001
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,830.0005/28/2001
MS-60NONEStack's1,840.0005/09/2001
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena989.0003/15/2001
MS-64NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0002/16/2001
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena2,300.0001/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries26,450.0010/01/2000
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries77,625.0006/05/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11,213.0001/08/2000
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0008/31/1999
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions16,675.0006/01/1998
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/19/1998
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,760.0011/01/1996
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,540.0008/14/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena2,090.0003/24/1995
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions2,860.0002/01/1995