As of May, 2024, a 1879 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $150.00 and $15,000.00, 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 $14,100.00 in the 08/27/2020 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, 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, 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-6715,000.00
MS-66+4,500.00
MS-662,050.00
MS-65+975.00
MS-65625.00
MS-64+475.00
MS-64400.00
MS-63+300.00
MS-63275.00
MS-62+235.00
MS-62200.00
MS-61170.00
MS-60150.00

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 State150.0015,000.001,950.38

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, 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, 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
$121.00
Lowest Sale Price
$552.00
Highest Sale Price
$248.78
Average Sale Price
$408.00
Most Recent Sale Price
133
Number of Sales
$33,087.26
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6714,100.0014,100.0014,100.00
MS-66431.002,400.00983.40
MS-65+201.00587.50339.80
MS-65376.00825.00498.26
MS-64121.00552.00248.78
MS-6381.00374.00170.17
MS-6261.00265.00109.46
MS-6179.00184.00134.67
MS-6066.00115.0089.00
PO-177.0077.0077.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1879 Penny, RB (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 $14,100.00.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1879 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 81.73% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.98% / 5.98% 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 (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 Auctions408.0006/19/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions432.0004/30/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0004/05/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0002/01/2023
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers432.0011/09/2022
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC250.0011/06/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions432.0009/14/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers408.0007/27/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers360.0007/27/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions324.0007/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0007/06/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers576.0006/17/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions312.0006/15/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0006/06/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers480.0004/26/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers312.0004/13/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0003/09/2022
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers264.0012/21/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0008/29/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions540.0008/26/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0008/22/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC410.0008/01/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0005/26/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0005/25/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers216.0005/25/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,290.0004/28/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers480.0004/15/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0004/14/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/31/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0002/03/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0001/13/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions552.0012/16/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,100.0008/27/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0008/11/2020
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions396.0002/12/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/01/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0010/25/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0010/24/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions168.0009/18/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0009/18/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0009/18/2019
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0008/28/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions222.0007/10/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0006/05/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0005/29/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions264.0005/08/2019
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers288.0003/05/2019
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions198.0002/27/2019
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0002/13/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0001/16/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0012/19/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions720.0012/14/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions240.0011/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0011/14/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers552.0010/30/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers456.0010/30/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0010/17/2018
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0010/17/2018
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions162.0010/03/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers240.0009/05/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0008/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0008/08/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0008/08/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0007/04/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0006/27/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0006/17/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0005/30/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC225.0005/27/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0005/07/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/01/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0004/10/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,215.0004/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0001/23/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions265.2012/26/2017
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers115.0011/08/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers456.0011/08/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/07/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0009/26/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0009/12/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0009/05/2017
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC210.0009/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0008/29/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0008/22/2017
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC430.0007/03/2017
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers376.0006/21/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0004/04/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions825.0002/23/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2502/21/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0001/10/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5011/29/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.6809/25/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0007/27/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions423.0007/27/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions229.1307/27/2016
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions119.0007/12/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0006/22/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5004/05/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers258.5003/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2503/29/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/04/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5001/31/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions211.5001/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2501/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/29/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5009/29/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2509/22/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions211.5007/28/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5006/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions188.0006/07/2015
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers552.2506/01/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions164.5005/24/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions282.0005/19/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2504/19/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5001/07/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions205.6311/16/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions470.0011/14/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions329.0010/08/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions246.7508/18/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5007/10/2014
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions317.2504/21/2014
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions170.3804/21/2014
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions199.7504/21/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections231.0002/16/2014
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers998.7502/04/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections77.0001/12/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0001/06/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0012/02/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0011/04/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0010/28/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions244.0007/08/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections229.0006/23/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0004/29/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.0004/22/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections275.0004/21/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions194.0003/25/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions141.0002/18/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions247.0002/04/2013
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions141.0001/09/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions329.0001/09/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions208.0008/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions235.0008/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/12/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0005/30/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0005/30/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/13/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0006/01/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/27/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions322.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions201.0003/17/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/03/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/05/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/05/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/05/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions299.0012/02/2010
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena115.0011/09/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0011/08/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0009/22/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0007/08/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/06/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions238.0012/03/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0009/11/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0008/26/2009
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0008/12/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/31/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/01/2009
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC293.0003/10/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC184.0002/16/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/14/2009
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0012/04/2008
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0011/17/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena300.0011/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0010/01/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0010/01/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions66.0009/22/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC145.0008/18/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0004/23/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0004/23/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0003/03/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC299.0001/31/2008
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/28/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/21/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/16/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/16/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions93.0001/09/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions81.0012/05/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/02/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC138.0007/09/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0006/25/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions115.0006/05/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0005/16/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0005/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0003/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0002/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0002/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/20/2007
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers242.0002/13/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/10/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions225.0001/09/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC196.0012/11/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0011/27/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0011/01/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0010/11/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/11/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC161.0009/25/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions299.0009/19/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions231.0009/19/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions276.0009/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0009/19/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0009/19/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/18/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0007/12/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/10/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions316.0006/28/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0006/21/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0005/01/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions140.0004/11/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0003/08/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0003/02/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions163.0011/30/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions265.0011/09/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/05/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/26/2005
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0009/26/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions431.0009/26/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions259.0009/26/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0009/25/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions253.0009/01/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC173.0006/13/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0005/25/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0005/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/04/2005
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC86.0004/11/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0003/23/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities350.0001/10/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/08/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0011/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions431.0011/04/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions276.0009/13/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0009/13/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/09/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions83.0009/08/2004
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers184.0009/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers276.0009/07/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0007/21/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0002/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0001/12/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions294.0001/12/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions151.0001/12/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0012/24/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0009/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions259.0008/06/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions311.0008/06/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions140.0007/16/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0005/05/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions431.0005/01/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0001/13/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0001/13/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0011/05/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/29/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0009/29/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0009/03/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions121.0007/28/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0001/30/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/04/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions121.0006/02/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions334.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0004/07/2001
MS-62PCIHeritage Auctions61.0011/09/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0008/05/2000
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers86.0006/07/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0005/18/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions230.0003/15/2000
MS-64NONEStack's330.0010/01/1992

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