As of May, 2024, a 1879 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $110.00 and $28,500.00, 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 $22,800.00 in the 03/29/2023 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, 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, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6728,500.00
MS-66+14,000.00
MS-668,850.00
MS-65+4,000.00
MS-653,150.00
MS-64+775.00
MS-64650.00
MS-63+450.00
MS-63350.00
MS-62+175.00
MS-62150.00
MS-61125.00
MS-60110.00

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 State110.0028,500.004,714.23

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, 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, Rd (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
$460.00
Lowest Sale Price
$3,594.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,113.23
Average Sale Price
$1,275.00
Most Recent Sale Price
53
Number of Sales
$59,001.25
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-678,400.0022,800.0013,700.00
MS-66460.0017,825.008,687.40
MS-65+460.003,594.001,113.23
MS-65480.004,800.001,702.18
MS-64+552.00552.00552.00
MS-64184.00748.00470.67
MS-63127.00360.00250.38

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1879 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $22,800.00.

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, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1879 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.14% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 12.08% / 4.70% 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, RD (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 Auctions516.0005/24/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions8,400.0005/07/2023
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers22,800.0003/29/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0002/12/2023
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,112.5012/08/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0011/09/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0010/12/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,900.0010/09/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0009/07/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0008/31/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0005/23/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers312.0004/13/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0012/01/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers10,800.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0004/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/25/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0003/31/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0001/13/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers360.0012/21/2020
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers552.0011/18/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0011/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0010/21/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0009/09/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0008/11/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0002/19/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,112.5012/12/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0012/07/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0012/07/2019
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,920.0011/20/2019
MS-65PCGSScotsman1,121.0011/08/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0008/18/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0005/01/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0004/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.2003/20/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions408.0003/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0001/16/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0010/30/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0010/14/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0008/22/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0006/21/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions960.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,870.0012/17/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7510/26/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers558.0009/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2506/08/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers8,225.0003/29/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions258.5003/28/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5008/10/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers564.0008/09/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0006/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0002/04/2016
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,275.0012/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,714.1012/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0010/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,938.7507/12/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0005/10/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0004/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5006/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions317.2504/21/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3801/08/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0003/21/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers11,456.0001/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0011/29/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers891.0003/22/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/08/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers633.0001/24/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0009/07/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions751.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC345.0007/26/2010
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena460.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/06/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/06/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/06/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0011/13/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0007/31/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/07/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0012/04/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,594.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC552.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0007/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0004/23/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSStack's1,380.0001/07/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,127.0008/13/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0008/09/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0006/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers546.0005/29/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena835.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0002/13/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena17,825.0011/09/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions661.0010/11/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0007/07/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0003/16/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/26/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers719.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities850.0001/10/2005
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0012/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0011/04/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/09/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions311.0008/23/2004
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,093.0008/14/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions661.0006/03/2004
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0006/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/31/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0012/17/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0009/03/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0007/26/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/26/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/05/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0005/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,060.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0001/13/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/08/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0011/21/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,380.0006/02/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions661.0006/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0011/15/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0008/04/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions506.0002/24/2001
MS-66NONEGoldberg Auctioneers460.0002/16/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions195.0009/28/2000
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions127.0006/01/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions184.0005/04/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions345.0005/04/2000

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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