As of May, 2024, a 1879 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $10.00 and $135.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $140.00 and $1,750.00, 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 $1,156.00 in the 02/15/2010 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 16,228,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1879 Penny, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-661,750.00
MS-65+575.00
MS-65360.00
MS-64+325.00
MS-64300.00
MS-63+275.00
MS-63260.00
MS-62+200.00
MS-62185.00
MS-61150.00
MS-60140.00
AU-58+135.00
AU-58130.00
AU-55+120.00
AU-55115.00
AU-53+105.00
AU-53100.00
AU-50+90.00
AU-5090.00
XF-45+85.00
XF-4580.00
XF-4075.00
VF-3565.00
VF-3060.00
VF-2554.00
VF-2046.00
F-1538.00
F-1232.00
VG-1026.00
VG-822.00
G-620.00
G-414.00
AG-310.00

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 State140.001,750.00410.91
About Uncirculated90.00135.00110.63
Extremely Fine75.0085.0080.00
Fine and Very Fine32.0065.0049.17
Good and Very Good14.0026.0020.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good10.0010.0010.00

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 1879 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1879 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A150.001,800.00
1879 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.0015,000.00
1879 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.0028,500.00
1879 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A185.006,000.00
1879 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A200.003,750.00
1879 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,000.0012,000.00

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.

1879 Penny, Bn (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

$106.00

Lowest Sale Price
$322.00

Highest Sale Price
$194.19

Average Sale Price
$288.00

Most Recent Sale Price
40

Number of Sales
$7,767.67

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67805.001,156.00931.67
MS-65+132.00413.00226.26
MS-65216.00528.00316.00
MS-64106.00322.00194.19
MS-6385.00204.00128.28
MS-62+104.00312.00185.00
MS-6260.00127.0082.73
MS-6175.0095.0089.00
MS-6050.00228.0082.06
AU-5851.00113.0081.71
AU-55+69.00101.0084.50
AU-5545.0074.0059.50
AU-5361.0089.0077.71
AU-5050.00144.0070.00
XF-45+65.0080.0072.50
XF-4540.0081.0062.60
XF-4044.00102.0059.00
VF-3521.0047.0034.00
VF-2020.0039.0029.50
F-1512.0012.0012.00
VG-812.0012.0012.00
PO-120.00125.0062.64

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1879 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) 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 $1,156.00.

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 1879 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1879 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.51% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 8.26% / 6.61% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1879 Penny, BN (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-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0006/12/2023
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0004/30/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions144.0004/05/2023
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers528.0003/29/2023
MS-60PCGSDavid Lawrence RC96.0002/12/2023
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions139.0012/28/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0011/09/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions149.0009/07/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0008/17/2022
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions79.0007/27/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions159.0007/06/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions252.0007/06/2022
AU-55+ANACSHeritage Auctions101.0006/29/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0006/01/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/23/2022
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC275.0001/23/2022
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC73.0001/16/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0012/22/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0012/22/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0011/22/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0011/03/2021
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0010/17/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0008/29/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions91.0006/16/2021
MS-63ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers168.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0005/19/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions204.0003/24/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions146.4012/16/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers132.0008/11/2020
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers216.0008/11/2020
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC85.0005/10/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0005/06/2020
MS-60PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0005/03/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0002/26/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers132.0011/20/2019
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0011/17/2019
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0010/20/2019
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0009/04/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions94.0008/28/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0008/28/2019
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC50.0007/28/2019
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/17/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0007/03/2019
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0006/05/2019
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC20.0004/21/2019
MS-60PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0003/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0002/06/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/30/2019
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC210.0001/06/2019
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0012/26/2018
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions89.0012/26/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/28/2018
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0009/23/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0009/05/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers144.0008/29/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/01/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0006/27/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers259.0002/19/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions84.0002/06/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions89.0001/30/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0001/23/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0001/23/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0001/09/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions216.0009/19/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions192.0009/12/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0008/15/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers129.2507/19/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0007/11/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0012/27/2016
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers90.0003/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2506/30/2015
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0003/08/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7512/21/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2511/02/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2510/06/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections70.4009/28/2014
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0008/17/2014
PO-1NGCGreat Collections39.3507/20/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections45.0007/13/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections41.0006/29/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections155.0506/22/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections50.0006/15/2014
AU-58ANACSGreat Collections71.5004/27/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions92.0004/07/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions52.0003/03/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions217.3801/13/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections159.6201/12/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections187.0012/15/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions95.0011/04/2013
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC100.0009/22/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0008/05/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions96.0007/22/2013
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0006/24/2013
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC130.0006/02/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections79.0005/26/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions113.0004/22/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers154.0004/16/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0004/08/2013
MS-63NGCGreat Collections85.0012/09/2012
AU-55NGCGreat Collections72.0012/09/2012
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections61.0012/09/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions56.0011/12/2012
XF-45ANACSGreat Collections40.0010/28/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions100.0010/01/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0009/24/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions79.0009/17/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/03/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections20.0006/10/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections42.0006/03/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions74.0005/07/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0003/08/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0003/08/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0001/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0011/08/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions79.0010/24/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions65.0010/24/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0010/24/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions219.0010/13/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0009/12/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions155.0009/07/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/15/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/08/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions84.0007/18/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions79.0005/23/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions74.0005/23/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions125.0005/23/2011
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0003/07/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0002/03/2011
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0001/10/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0012/02/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0011/22/2010
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena129.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0010/27/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0010/25/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/11/2010
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0007/19/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0004/26/2010
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena1,156.0002/15/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions80.0002/08/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0002/01/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/06/2010
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0012/21/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0010/22/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions94.0008/05/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions69.0008/05/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0007/31/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions69.0007/15/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0004/22/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0003/04/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions83.0003/02/2009
XF-45DGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0001/29/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions92.0001/12/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions75.0012/15/2008
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions45.0009/24/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions50.0008/11/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0006/26/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/28/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0005/28/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0005/07/2008
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC102.0004/28/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0003/24/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions64.0003/19/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions98.0003/17/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/20/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0001/21/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0011/26/2007
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions81.0011/19/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0011/14/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0011/07/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/05/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0009/10/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions219.0005/15/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0002/19/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0002/14/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0002/12/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0002/12/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0001/17/2007
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/18/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0009/18/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions65.0008/21/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0008/16/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0008/14/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0007/24/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0007/10/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0007/03/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0006/05/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions219.0004/11/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions92.0001/30/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0001/18/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0001/11/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/09/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0012/28/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0012/14/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0011/13/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0010/09/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0010/05/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0010/02/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0009/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0009/26/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions276.0009/25/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0006/29/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0006/08/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0006/05/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0005/25/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0003/30/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0002/13/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0002/09/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0001/05/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0011/21/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0011/03/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions95.0010/27/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions55.0010/20/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0010/13/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions58.0009/22/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0009/08/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0009/08/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions116.0006/09/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions83.0001/21/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions834.0011/05/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0008/06/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0007/02/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0006/11/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions85.0006/11/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0002/19/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0001/15/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions173.0007/23/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions132.0006/09/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0012/19/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0011/28/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0010/06/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions58.0005/09/2001
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0005/03/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions67.0004/12/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions150.0004/07/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0009/21/2000
VF-35PCIHeritage Auctions21.0007/20/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0004/12/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions207.0002/12/2000
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena413.0005/20/1996