As of May, 2024, a 1880 Penny, BN in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $175.00 and $3,000.00, 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 $3,738.00 in the 08/13/2006 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: 3,955
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1880 Penny, Bn (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-673,000.00
MS-66+1,500.00
MS-661,000.00
MS-65+850.00
MS-65800.00
MS-64+450.00
MS-64385.00
MS-63+310.00
MS-63275.00
MS-62+250.00
MS-62240.00
MS-61200.00
MS-60175.00

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 State175.003,000.00725.77

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 1880 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1880 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)5.0084.0090.00625.00
1880 Penny DDO FS-101, S-1, Clashed Rev., RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A575.002,750.00
1880 Penny DDO FS-101, S-1, Clashed Rev., RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A575.005,000.00
1880 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.005,750.00
1880 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0019,500.00
1880 Penny DDO FS-101, S-1, Clashed Rev., BN (Regular Strike)20.00450.00540.002,250.00
1880 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A225.0020,500.00
1880 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A175.0011,500.00
1880 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A185.004,600.00

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.

1880 Penny, Bn (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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$215.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,000.00

Highest Sale Price
$659.32

Average Sale Price
$900.00

Most Recent Sale Price
26

Number of Sales
$17,142.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,738.003,738.003,738.00
MS-66+1,410.001,410.001,410.00
MS-66431.00900.00680.00
MS-65215.003,000.00659.32
MS-64167.00935.00306.81
MS-63160.00350.00224.68
MS-62127.00199.75152.96
MS-6045.00299.00167.29
AU-5060.00105.0078.00
PO-1104.00235.00155.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1880 Penny, BN (Proof) 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 $3,738.00.

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 1880 Penny, BN (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1880 Penny, BN (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.85% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 9.62% / 3.85% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1880 Penny, BN (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-65PCGSStack's Bowers900.0003/29/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions210.0012/14/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/19/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions372.0009/28/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0008/17/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0004/13/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions154.0011/24/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions178.8011/22/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0011/03/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/13/2021
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers300.0009/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0006/09/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers630.0005/25/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers336.0005/25/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC570.0005/02/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC885.0010/18/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions240.0009/02/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0008/12/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0007/22/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0006/23/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers105.0004/15/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers168.0011/20/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0009/18/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0008/28/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0006/09/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0004/28/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0002/03/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0001/14/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions216.0012/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0010/31/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0009/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0009/12/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0008/29/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0007/25/2018
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers132.0006/27/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0003/06/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0002/22/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5008/02/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions212.6812/13/2016
MS-65PCGSScotsman661.2510/14/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0005/03/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions199.7502/07/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions493.5012/03/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5006/07/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions165.0008/26/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers262.0005/30/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0003/21/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0002/07/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions206.0001/09/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0001/09/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions188.0001/09/2013
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/09/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers284.0001/01/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions235.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions212.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions466.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions104.0003/26/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/07/2011
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0003/28/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions518.0003/17/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0003/17/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's575.0011/10/2010
MS-64PCGSStack's633.0011/10/2010
MS-62NGCBowers & Merena164.0011/09/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena720.0006/17/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions127.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0004/28/2010
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions45.0005/13/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0003/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions69.0002/23/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions196.0012/04/2008
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena350.0011/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0010/02/2007
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC138.0004/02/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0002/14/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/19/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions127.0008/22/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0008/13/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/12/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions259.0001/24/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/15/2006
MS-66PCGSStack's550.0001/19/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/12/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions247.0008/23/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions236.0005/10/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions167.0004/21/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions160.0002/04/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions270.0002/02/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions231.0009/03/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0001/16/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions215.0001/04/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0004/18/2000
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions135.0002/12/2000
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions805.0002/01/2000
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena935.0005/20/1996