As of May, 2024, a 1878 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $385.00 and $2,500.00, 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 $4,025.00 in the 01/05/2011 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: 5,797,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1878 Penny, 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-662,500.00
MS-65+1,450.00
MS-651,100.00
MS-64+900.00
MS-64850.00
MS-63+640.00
MS-63575.00
MS-62+475.00
MS-62435.00
MS-61400.00
MS-60385.00

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 State385.002,500.00882.73

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 1878 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1878 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)18.00355.00360.001,750.00
1878 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A125.001,500.00
1878 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A425.0017,500.00
1878 Penny MPD FS-301 S-2, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A535.001,250.00
1878 Penny MPD FS-301 S-2, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,650.002,650.00
1878 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A165.006,000.00
1878 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A450.007,000.00
1878 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A525.004,750.00

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.

1878 Penny, 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$265.00
Lowest Sale Price
$1,703.75
Highest Sale Price
$538.84
Average Sale Price
$630.00
Most Recent Sale Price
93
Number of Sales
$50,112.57
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66690.004,025.001,572.49
MS-65+546.001,705.00795.26
MS-65576.001,175.00820.55
MS-64+675.631,064.00819.88
MS-64265.001,703.75538.84
MS-63205.00575.00360.62
MS-62230.00408.00298.06
MS-60127.00345.00241.67
PO-119.0051.0035.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1878 Penny, RB (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 $4,025.00.

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 1878 Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1878 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.91% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.91% / 4.36% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1878 Penny, 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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0007/26/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers690.0006/16/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0005/24/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0005/10/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers528.0005/10/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0004/10/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0002/22/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/01/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0012/28/2022
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions616.8812/11/2022
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,351.2512/08/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers504.0011/09/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions408.0009/21/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0009/14/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0007/17/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/22/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers720.0006/17/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers552.0002/03/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers408.0011/10/2021
MS-65NGCScotsman767.0011/05/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0008/29/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0008/29/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions720.0008/29/2021
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0007/25/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers840.0006/16/2021
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,057.5002/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0001/06/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC850.0009/20/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers360.0006/23/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0006/03/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0005/06/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0003/25/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions312.0002/19/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0010/24/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions433.2006/26/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0006/09/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions576.0005/08/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0003/16/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0002/03/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions576.0002/03/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0001/16/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0012/14/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0011/21/2018
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions576.0010/14/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers432.0008/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0007/15/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0007/04/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers504.0006/21/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers600.0006/21/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers660.0006/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0006/17/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions720.0006/17/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions910.6305/17/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers456.0004/18/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0002/22/2018
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers720.0011/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0010/10/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions246.0010/10/2017
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers720.0009/13/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC625.0006/19/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,650.0006/15/2017
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,050.0005/08/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0001/10/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions399.5001/03/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5012/06/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers399.5011/02/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5010/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0009/25/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions364.2509/20/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers587.5003/30/2016
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers352.5003/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0003/03/2016
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers734.0002/01/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions793.1310/29/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0010/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions788.4310/29/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5007/21/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2507/12/2015
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,025.0006/07/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.2506/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2505/10/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5004/26/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions305.5004/26/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions376.0003/01/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions305.5002/10/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,703.7502/06/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0002/06/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/07/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.2501/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3812/04/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions381.8811/14/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0011/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions823.6811/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2508/25/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7506/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8806/04/2014
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers282.0003/27/2014
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers675.6303/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3801/08/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC975.0012/29/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections501.0012/15/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers998.7511/08/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers824.8511/08/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0011/01/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers844.8307/27/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0007/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections935.0006/16/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions470.0006/05/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections51.0005/26/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0004/24/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers676.0004/16/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers830.0002/22/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions441.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/07/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions764.0001/09/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions881.0001/09/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions764.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions499.0001/09/2013
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions306.0001/09/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.0008/02/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers512.3007/01/2012
MS-64+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,064.0005/31/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/30/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections908.0003/18/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions299.0002/02/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers489.0011/15/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions467.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0011/08/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0010/13/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers690.0009/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0009/07/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0006/01/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions863.0006/01/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0006/01/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions604.0006/01/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions818.0004/27/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions19.0003/07/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/05/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions604.0001/05/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0012/02/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions863.0012/02/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0012/02/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena377.0011/09/2010
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena324.0011/09/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena489.0011/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0009/22/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0006/02/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0004/28/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/28/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/26/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions634.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions561.0010/22/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions345.0009/09/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0007/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/01/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions345.0001/01/2009
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC776.0012/22/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0010/01/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC817.0008/21/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,093.0007/31/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/28/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions345.0003/12/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/12/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena518.0002/28/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0002/13/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/09/2008
MS-65+NGCStack's805.0001/07/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions500.0012/04/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0010/02/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0008/15/2007
MS-65+NGCStack's748.0008/05/2007
MS-66NGCStack's1,092.5008/05/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0002/20/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0002/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2007
MS-65+ANACSStack's805.0011/07/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/13/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0006/06/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0006/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/11/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/28/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC771.0012/12/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions360.0010/09/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0009/26/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2005
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC253.0007/11/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC328.0006/27/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions277.0006/06/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0006/06/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/09/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions389.0002/09/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions335.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries1,783.0009/16/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions661.0009/09/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,104.0008/18/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0007/20/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0006/03/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0003/10/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/04/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0002/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/31/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions357.0001/12/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0001/12/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions391.0001/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,013.0001/07/2004
MS-66NGCScotsman1,208.0010/16/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0009/01/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0009/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0008/13/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/26/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions644.0007/26/2003
MS-66NGCScotsman1,265.0007/25/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0005/05/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0005/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/08/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0001/08/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions334.0011/26/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0011/21/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0007/27/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/27/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0010/06/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0006/02/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions205.0003/22/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions357.0002/01/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions552.0001/04/2001
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions546.0001/04/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions575.0011/16/2000
MS-65+NONER.M. Smythe1,705.0011/01/2000
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0008/06/2000
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions403.0008/06/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/04/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0005/04/2000
MS-64SEGSHeritage Auctions265.0005/04/2000
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries748.0002/07/2000
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,035.0009/01/1998
MS-63NONEStack's358.0010/01/1992

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