As of May, 2024, a 1879 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $185.00 and $6,000.00, 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 $3,120.00 in the 04/26/2020 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: 3,200
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1879 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-686,000.00
MS-67+2,850.00
MS-672,250.00
MS-66+1,700.00
MS-661,400.00
MS-65+1,000.00
MS-65900.00
MS-64+625.00
MS-64550.00
MS-63+385.00
MS-63350.00
MS-62+310.00
MS-62285.00
MS-61225.00
MS-60185.00

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 State185.006,000.001,267.67

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 (Regular Strike)10.00135.00140.001,750.00
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, 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, 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$3.15
Lowest Sale Price
$748.00
Highest Sale Price
$313.71
Average Sale Price
$384.00
Most Recent Sale Price
79
Number of Sales
$24,782.75
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+2,051.002,051.002,051.00
MS-67977.003,120.001,504.54
MS-66+1,430.001,430.001,430.00
MS-66414.001,840.001,052.57
MS-65300.001,150.00529.62
MS-64+411.00515.00463.00
MS-643.15748.00313.71
MS-63150.00299.00219.89
MS-62150.00243.00205.00
MS-61115.00173.00143.43
MS-60161.00207.00184.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1879 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 $3,120.00.

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, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1879 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.13% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 7.38% / 4.92% 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, 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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0004/30/2023
MS-67+NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,051.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0004/17/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers432.0002/15/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/21/2022
MS-64NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions411.2509/11/2022
MS-65PCGSScotsman767.0007/22/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers288.0006/29/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0006/06/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0011/14/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers600.0011/10/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions600.0010/27/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions564.0008/29/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0008/29/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions348.0008/26/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,233.7507/15/2021
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers600.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/09/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers360.0005/25/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions372.0009/30/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0007/08/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0006/17/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/26/2020
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers408.0002/19/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0001/29/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0012/07/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0010/24/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0005/29/2019
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers720.0003/05/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions144.0012/19/2018
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions440.0010/28/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers336.0009/26/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0009/19/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions960.0009/09/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,050.0008/26/2018
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,430.0003/25/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0002/22/2018
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers558.0002/19/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0001/03/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions576.0012/07/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0012/07/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,175.0010/26/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0009/12/2017
MS-67PCGSBonham's1,287.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5005/16/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers969.3803/29/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions881.2503/28/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions493.5002/14/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers235.0001/11/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5011/02/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0011/01/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions928.2510/31/2016
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,175.0010/10/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0009/05/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7508/10/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5008/09/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions305.5007/27/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions217.3807/19/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2507/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2506/08/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/27/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions352.5007/21/2015
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,762.5007/20/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5004/19/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0003/24/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5002/15/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/18/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions540.5001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,145.6301/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions307.8501/04/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7511/23/2014
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions135.1311/09/2014
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers940.0006/02/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions646.2504/23/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3804/23/2014
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers528.7503/27/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions998.7502/27/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/03/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions823.0011/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0009/25/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0008/08/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,762.5007/27/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections447.0006/23/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC333.0004/28/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections1,650.0003/31/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions515.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers442.7502/04/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions294.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0011/29/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions441.0011/29/2012
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers419.4811/16/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0009/06/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0008/04/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions245.0007/12/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0012/08/2011
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers288.0008/15/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0008/11/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/11/2011
MS-65NGCScotsman360.0007/29/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections990.0004/17/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers238.0003/18/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions489.0003/17/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers299.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0001/05/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0012/02/2010
MS-62ANACSBowers & Merena243.0011/09/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions198.0010/27/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0010/27/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions417.0008/11/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0008/11/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena319.0006/17/2010
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena518.0006/17/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/28/2010
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0004/26/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena920.0002/15/2010
MS-66NGCStack's633.0011/09/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0010/22/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena633.0011/01/2008
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions230.0009/01/2008
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC414.0008/04/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0006/26/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0004/23/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0004/01/2008
MS-61ANACSDavid Lawrence RC150.0002/11/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC263.0012/17/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/02/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/27/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions431.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0009/27/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0007/18/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions322.0007/18/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0006/28/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0006/28/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC339.0006/18/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/05/2007
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers776.0005/29/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0005/15/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0003/20/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/01/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/17/2007
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers489.0009/12/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0008/22/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0006/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0006/06/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0006/06/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0006/06/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/01/2006
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/07/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0011/07/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions167.0011/06/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/02/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0009/26/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions224.0008/01/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC230.0006/27/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC217.0004/25/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0003/08/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0002/28/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/17/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/17/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/08/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions236.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/06/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions323.0009/29/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions213.0008/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0008/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0008/23/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0008/23/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions350.0007/26/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions201.0007/26/2004
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers690.0006/02/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions247.0005/10/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions414.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/12/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/12/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0011/12/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0011/07/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/07/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0009/22/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0008/27/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/13/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0008/06/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions431.0007/26/2003
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers978.0005/27/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions224.0004/30/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0003/20/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0001/08/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/21/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions483.0009/01/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/16/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0006/09/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0002/24/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/13/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions661.0001/09/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0001/09/2002
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0010/01/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions330.0009/12/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/08/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0008/04/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0008/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0006/02/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions305.0006/02/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions977.0005/01/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0005/01/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0005/01/2001
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena518.0003/15/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0001/06/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions150.0011/16/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/06/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions207.0005/04/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0004/26/2000
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0009/19/1999
MS-64NONEStack's633.0010/01/1992
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena220.0010/01/1987
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena429.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl3.1506/01/1941

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