As of May, 2024, a 1877 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $1,650.00 and $2,675.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,800.00 and $7,850.00, 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 $8,400.00 in the 06/17/2018 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: 900
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1877 Penny, Bn (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-667,850.00
MS-65+6,500.00
MS-656,000.00
MS-64+5,150.00
MS-644,850.00
MS-63+4,150.00
MS-634,000.00
MS-62+3,700.00
MS-623,500.00
MS-613,000.00
MS-602,800.00
AU-58+2,675.00
AU-582,650.00
AU-55+2,575.00
AU-552,550.00
AU-53+2,300.00
AU-532,250.00
AU-50+2,100.00
AU-502,050.00
XF-45+1,950.00
XF-451,900.00
XF-401,750.00
VF-351,700.00
VF-301,650.00

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 State2,800.007,850.004,681.82
About Uncirculated2,050.002,675.002,393.75
Extremely Fine1,750.001,950.001,866.67
Fine and Very Fine1,650.001,700.001,675.00

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 1877 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1877 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)385.004,400.004,500.0045,000.00
1877 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,700.0035,000.00
1877 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5,000.00140,000.00
1877 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A3,150.0062,500.00
1877 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A5,000.0036,500.00
1877 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A3,000.0019,000.00

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.

1877 Penny, Bn (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

$2,310.00

Lowest Sale Price
$6,600.00

Highest Sale Price
$4,244.08

Average Sale Price
$5,287.50

Most Recent Sale Price
18

Number of Sales
$76,393.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-678,400.008,400.008,400.00
MS-663,738.006,600.005,439.22
MS-65+4,560.004,560.004,560.00
MS-652,310.006,600.004,244.08
MS-641,696.005,280.003,623.35
MS-631,955.003,600.002,792.56
MS-622,232.503,335.002,923.75
MS-611,650.002,530.002,090.00
MS-601,468.753,360.002,139.83
AU-552,232.502,232.502,232.50
AU-501,650.002,156.001,910.33
VF-301,800.001,800.001,800.00
G-4216.00470.00343.00
PO-12,530.002,760.002,645.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1877 Penny, BN (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $8,400.00.

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 1877 Penny, BN (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1877 Penny, BN (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 50.59% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 15.29% / 7.06% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1877 Penny, BN (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 Auctions5,287.5007/27/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0005/07/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers5,280.0003/29/2023
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers4,560.0003/29/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers3,240.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,100.0002/26/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,440.0001/15/2023
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0012/13/2022
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,320.0006/16/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0010/17/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0006/23/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0004/26/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0001/12/2020
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions216.0007/17/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0007/14/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0005/29/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/14/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/14/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0012/14/2018
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0010/30/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,560.0006/17/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions8,400.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0002/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0002/22/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0001/03/2018
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,055.0009/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0004/26/2017
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions470.0004/11/2017
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,600.0003/16/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/04/2017
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers2,232.5011/02/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0004/27/2016
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers3,055.0002/06/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0009/04/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/04/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0006/28/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0002/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0002/03/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0011/01/2013
MS-60NONEStack's Bowers3,055.0001/01/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/12/2012
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,468.7506/29/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/03/2012
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers3,450.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/01/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,278.0002/03/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,853.0011/01/2008
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0011/06/2007
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0009/25/2007
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,156.0007/30/2007
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,600.0005/29/2007
MS-60NONEStack's2,185.0005/01/2007
MS-65PCGSStack's3,000.0003/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries3,680.0002/05/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0012/13/2005
MS-60ANACSBowers & Merena2,139.0012/09/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/27/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/04/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,910.0009/07/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0008/18/2004
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries4,313.0008/16/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/07/2004
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries3,738.0011/21/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/27/2002
MS-64SEGSSuperior Galleries1,696.0006/02/2002
MS-63ANACSSuperior Galleries1,955.0006/02/2002
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena2,185.0003/21/2002
MS-66PCGSStack's4,025.0006/19/2001
MS-61NONEBowers & Merena1,650.0003/06/1997
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,760.0002/01/1997
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions1,870.0008/14/1996
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions1,650.0008/14/1996
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena6,600.0005/20/1996
AU-50NONEStack's1,650.0001/17/1996
MS-65PCGSAkers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior2,310.0011/29/1995
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,310.0005/01/1995
AU-50NONEStack's1,925.0001/01/1995
MS-60NONEStack's1,980.0001/01/1984