As of May, 2024, a 1880 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $185.00 and $4,600.00, 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 $8,812.50 in the 06/04/2014 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, Rd (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-674,600.00
MS-66+2,800.00
MS-662,150.00
MS-65+1,500.00
MS-651,150.00
MS-64+700.00
MS-64600.00
MS-63+450.00
MS-63400.00
MS-62+300.00
MS-62275.00
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 State185.004,600.001,179.62

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, BN (Proof)N/AN/A175.003,000.00
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

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, Rd (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

$431.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,415.00

Highest Sale Price
$994.83

Average Sale Price
$900.00

Most Recent Sale Price
81

Number of Sales
$80,581.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,160.008,812.504,610.92
MS-661,035.003,335.001,950.21
MS-65431.002,415.00994.83
MS-64236.00719.00428.72
MS-63155.00311.00232.00
AU-502,070.002,070.002,070.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1880 Penny, RD (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $8,812.50.

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, RD (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1880 Penny, RD (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.58% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Superior Galleries with 6.21% / 3.95% 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, RD (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-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,703.7505/25/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0005/25/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions500.4008/26/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0006/20/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0009/20/2020
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0008/11/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/23/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/14/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0005/29/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0005/29/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions384.0002/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0002/03/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0001/14/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions384.0006/27/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,997.5001/25/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0007/19/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5002/16/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5007/05/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/27/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5003/03/2016
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers911.0002/01/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/06/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0008/16/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7507/12/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0005/31/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0007/10/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5006/04/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,300.0007/18/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0001/09/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0007/12/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/03/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions311.0001/03/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/03/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0009/07/2011
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0009/06/2011
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,600.0008/15/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/03/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/03/2011
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/05/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena312.0011/09/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/22/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/22/2010
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena5,468.0008/07/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/28/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0010/22/2009
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,277.0009/21/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0004/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena805.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena776.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena805.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0010/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0009/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0007/30/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0006/26/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/26/2008
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena748.0006/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0005/28/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0002/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/09/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0011/29/2007
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,050.0011/15/2007
MS-64PCGSStack's575.0011/13/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0010/15/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/27/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0009/27/2007
MS-65NGCStack's1,150.0009/18/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/01/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,047.0011/06/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0010/24/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities978.0009/21/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities949.0009/21/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/13/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/22/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0008/13/2006
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0007/07/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0003/02/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/25/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/01/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0011/07/2005
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0009/21/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/27/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0007/03/2005
MS-67PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,980.0006/23/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities850.0006/23/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0006/02/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0006/02/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/12/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/12/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0011/04/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions343.0010/13/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0007/20/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0006/03/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0006/03/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/05/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,039.0004/21/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0003/29/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0003/25/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0001/07/2004
MS-67PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,680.0001/05/2004
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,080.0011/21/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0011/17/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0011/12/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0010/22/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0010/08/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,680.0009/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0008/06/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0008/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0008/06/2003
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,150.0007/27/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0007/26/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions891.0006/02/2003
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries2,415.0005/27/2003
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions230.0005/01/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,521.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0004/09/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,370.0002/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0002/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/08/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0011/25/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0011/21/2002
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,093.0011/06/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions776.0009/29/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions357.0009/01/2002
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0008/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/27/2002
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0007/27/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0007/27/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0006/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/01/2002
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,437.0002/18/2002
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries5,750.0001/09/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/08/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/05/2001
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,060.0002/16/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/01/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,357.0001/04/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0006/07/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/04/2000
AU-50NONEStack's2,070.0005/01/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0002/12/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0008/30/1999
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,035.0005/01/1999
MS-67PCGSKingswood Galleries2,695.0010/01/1998
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,080.0008/14/1996
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries2,200.0001/30/1995
MS-67NGCRARCOA7,150.0008/10/1990
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,650.0010/01/1987