As of May, 2024, a 1873 Penny Closed 3, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $475.00 and $3,850.00, 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 $6,038.00 in the 06/01/2011 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 11,676,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1873 Penny Closed 3, Rb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-663,850.00
MS-65+2,800.00
MS-652,500.00
MS-64+1,650.00
MS-641,450.00
MS-63+1,000.00
MS-63850.00
MS-62+650.00
MS-62600.00
MS-61550.00
MS-60475.00

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 State475.003,850.001,488.64

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 1873 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1873 Penny Open 3, BN (Regular Strike)35.00340.00350.002,250.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, BN (Regular Strike)30.00440.00475.001,400.00
1873 Penny Doubled Liberty, BN (Regular Strike)125.007,550.007,750.0016,000.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, BN (Proof)N/AN/A190.004,000.00
1873 Penny Open 3, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A400.0016,000.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A400.0070,000.00
1873 Penny Doubled Liberty, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8,000.0070,000.00
1873 Penny Open 3, RPD FS-1301, S-1, BN (Regular Strike)57.00400.00500.00625.00
1873 Penny Open 3 RPD FS-1301 S-1 (FS-009.3), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.001,100.00
1873 Penny Open 3 RPD FS-1301 S-1 (FS-009.3), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,850.001,850.00
1873 Penny DDO FS-102, Snow-2, BN (Regular Strike)60.00875.00925.001,900.00
1873 Penny DDO FS-102, Snow-2, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,150.003,000.00
1873 Penny Open 3, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A375.003,400.00
1873 Penny DDO FS-101, S-1 Closed 3, BN (Regular Strike)185.007,600.007,800.0016,100.00
1873 Penny DDO FS-101, S-1 Closed 3, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10,600.0070,150.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (Proof)N/AN/A215.003,000.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, RD (Proof)N/AN/A250.008,750.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,850.0012,000.00

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.

1873 Penny Closed 3, Rb (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

$345.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,370.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,014.53

Average Sale Price
$1,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
91

Number of Sales
$92,322.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,093.006,038.002,706.63
MS-65+920.004,025.001,895.89
MS-65999.605,040.001,740.95
MS-64+1,020.002,350.001,525.00
MS-64345.004,370.001,014.53
MS-63380.001,265.00704.10
MS-62300.00690.00499.06
MS-61167.00345.00256.00
MS-60322.00863.00592.50
AU-50155.00155.00155.00
XF-4091.00139.00115.00
VF-3026.0026.0026.00
AG-350.0050.0050.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AG-3 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $6,038.00.

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 1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.29% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 11.81% / 5.91% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0007/23/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/30/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/12/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0002/12/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5012/08/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0011/09/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,025.0011/06/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,200.0010/16/2022
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/14/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers780.0011/30/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0011/30/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0011/30/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers552.0011/10/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0008/29/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0008/25/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions690.0007/14/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0006/16/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,900.0003/28/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0002/03/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/06/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0012/23/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0012/21/2020
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,400.0011/18/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers660.0004/15/2020
MS-63PCGSKagin's420.0003/02/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0001/12/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/12/2020
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0011/20/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0008/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0007/14/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0005/29/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0005/29/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0012/14/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0012/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0011/11/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers810.0009/05/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0007/15/2018
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers408.0006/27/2018
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,680.0006/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0006/17/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0005/01/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/29/2018
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions384.0003/06/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0002/22/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0002/22/2018
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions300.0001/09/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0001/03/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/03/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions999.6011/02/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0011/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0006/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,586.2501/04/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/04/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/04/2017
MS-64NGCScotsman1,265.0010/14/2016
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,503.0008/22/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5007/07/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0005/19/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0003/29/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5003/29/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/06/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers881.2511/05/2015
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,175.0009/14/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7508/16/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2504/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,877.5004/26/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7504/26/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions998.7504/26/2015
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,233.7503/27/2015
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions540.5001/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/07/2015
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0012/04/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5010/31/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections563.1910/12/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions793.1307/10/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0006/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0003/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0002/03/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections2,178.0002/02/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0012/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,232.5011/08/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0011/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,234.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0002/07/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions588.0001/09/2013
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections91.0010/21/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,763.0008/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions531.0008/02/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,586.2506/29/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions561.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers690.0001/24/2012
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0012/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,513.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers604.0011/15/2011
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC552.0010/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers575.0008/13/2011
MS-65+ANACSStack's Bowers1,725.0006/14/2011
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers6,038.0006/01/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers957.0003/31/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena621.0011/03/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena512.0011/03/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/11/2010
MS-65+ANACSBowers & Merena1,380.0008/07/2010
MS-65+ANACSBowers & Merena920.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena719.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena690.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/06/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/11/2009
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0009/11/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena690.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/11/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0006/26/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/26/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/28/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0004/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/13/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSStack's2,760.0001/07/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions322.0010/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0009/25/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions139.0007/16/2007
MS-65+PCGSStack's1,900.0006/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0006/05/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0005/16/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0005/01/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,622.0003/26/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC886.0003/12/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0002/20/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0002/20/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,025.0002/13/2007
MS-65+PCGSScotsman2,243.0002/09/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers633.0009/12/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,380.0009/10/2006
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena4,370.0008/16/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0008/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0007/07/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/07/2006
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions1,064.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,185.0012/06/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0011/06/2005
MS-65+PCGSStack's2,760.0010/19/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC748.0007/18/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,300.0006/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC736.0001/31/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,600.0001/10/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions167.0011/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0011/04/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0009/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,185.0009/07/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0008/18/2004
MS-65+NGCScotsman1,150.0007/30/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0007/26/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers575.0006/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSStack's/ANR1,500.0006/01/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0003/11/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers978.0001/28/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0011/19/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0011/07/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions621.0009/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,760.0007/27/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions960.0007/26/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions380.0004/09/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,064.0003/26/2003
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,093.0002/24/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions800.0002/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/13/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0001/08/2003
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,300.0001/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0012/03/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0011/21/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0009/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/01/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0006/09/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/25/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/01/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0004/01/2002
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,150.0001/09/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0010/03/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/04/2001
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0006/28/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,875.0005/27/2001
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0003/15/2001
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,370.0002/16/2001
MS-64PCISuperior Galleries863.0010/01/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/01/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0005/04/2000
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries2,185.0003/02/2000
MS-60NONEStack's863.0003/01/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/08/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0006/01/1998
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,750.0005/10/1998
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,310.0003/05/1998
MS-62NONEDavid Akers495.0010/01/1997