As of May, 2024, a 1874 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $200.00 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 $4,560.00 in the 05/29/2019 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: 700
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1874 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-674,500.00
MS-66+2,850.00
MS-662,350.00
MS-65+1,300.00
MS-651,000.00
MS-64+700.00
MS-64650.00
MS-63+475.00
MS-63425.00
MS-62+350.00
MS-62325.00
MS-61275.00
MS-60200.00

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 State200.004,500.001,184.62

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 1874 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1874 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)20.00225.00230.001,100.00
1874 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A200.001,450.00
1874 Penny DDO FS-101 S-1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A410.002,200.00
1874 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.001,850.00
1874 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A275.0022,500.00
1874 Penny DDO FS-101 S-1, BN (Regular Strike)36.00310.00365.001,950.00
1874 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A200.006,000.00
1874 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A225.0011,500.00

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.

1874 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

$489.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,585.00

Highest Sale Price
$849.31

Average Sale Price
$1,292.50

Most Recent Sale Price
58

Number of Sales
$49,260.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,220.004,560.003,890.00
MS-66690.003,290.001,870.06
MS-65489.002,585.00849.31
MS-64288.001,150.00457.21
MS-63173.00880.00308.13
MS-62173.00336.00254.50
MS-60276.00374.00325.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1874 Penny, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $4,560.00.

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 1874 Penny, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1874 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.70% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.01% / 6.37% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1874 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-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,292.5005/25/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,160.0003/29/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0010/20/2022
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions675.6309/11/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions336.0006/01/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,525.0003/27/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0010/06/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions444.0010/04/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0009/02/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0007/15/2021
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,169.0006/16/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers264.0008/11/2020
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers384.0008/28/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0005/29/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0004/17/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0010/14/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions900.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0007/15/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0006/27/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions552.0005/09/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0003/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0001/03/2018
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,310.0011/12/2017
MS-65NGCKagin's540.5009/15/2017
MS-66NGCBonham's2,223.0009/05/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0011/02/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3810/31/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2510/31/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions340.7507/27/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/27/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0002/10/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers998.7502/06/2015
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections287.1012/21/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions470.0007/10/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions646.2506/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions317.2505/12/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2504/23/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers376.0003/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8802/03/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0006/05/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0003/21/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions411.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0010/18/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers977.5008/04/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers575.0001/24/2012
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/03/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers805.0011/15/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0010/13/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions748.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers535.0008/13/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC564.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC610.0001/17/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's1,093.0011/10/2010
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0008/11/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0003/24/2010
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena575.0002/15/2010
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena690.0001/05/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0010/22/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0010/22/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/11/2009
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena250.0006/01/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's300.0005/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0004/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0004/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0010/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0007/30/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/26/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions546.0004/23/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's2,300.0002/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/20/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/13/2008
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC173.0001/31/2008
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC794.0001/14/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0012/04/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0011/29/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena518.0011/15/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0009/06/2007
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC506.0005/14/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/20/2007
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0006/21/2006
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0003/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0003/06/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions276.0001/30/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0012/19/2005
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,150.0011/17/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0011/02/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0009/26/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions546.0008/01/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC282.0006/27/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,180.0005/01/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions588.0004/13/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0002/28/2005
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0002/23/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions369.0001/30/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/17/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/12/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/12/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC322.0011/28/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0011/04/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0011/04/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0010/06/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0008/23/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/18/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0007/26/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions190.0007/26/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/03/2004
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers978.0006/02/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0005/05/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0003/29/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,378.0002/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0002/02/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0009/22/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions224.0009/17/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0003/19/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0002/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions500.0001/08/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0011/25/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0011/21/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/01/2002
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions368.0009/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/27/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/27/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0004/01/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions316.0004/01/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0001/13/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions525.0005/03/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/05/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions529.0004/05/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions173.0011/16/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0008/05/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,035.0009/14/1998
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0001/09/1998
MS-63NONEStack's880.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena880.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEBowers & Ruddy650.0011/01/1979