As of May, 2024, a 1882 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $175.00 and $3,150.00, 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 $3,526.18 in the 02/03/2014 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: 3,100
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1882 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-673,150.00
MS-66+1,750.00
MS-661,200.00
MS-65+850.00
MS-65725.00
MS-64+625.00
MS-64575.00
MS-63+415.00
MS-63350.00
MS-62+290.00
MS-62275.00
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 State175.003,150.00813.85

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 1882 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1882 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2.00105.00110.00500.00
1882 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A150.003,150.00
1882 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.001,100.00
1882 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A280.0026,000.00
1882 Penny MPD FS-302 S-6 (009.43), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.007,000.00
1882 Penny MPD FS-302 S-6 (009.43), BN (Regular Strike)18.00415.00450.001,250.00
1882 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A185.0012,000.00
1882 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A500.005,750.00

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.

1882 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$247.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,783.00

Highest Sale Price
$533.65

Average Sale Price
$600.00

Most Recent Sale Price
52

Number of Sales
$27,750.04

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67978.003,526.181,598.92
MS-66380.001,610.00993.23
MS-65247.001,783.00533.65
MS-641.60575.00326.68
MS-63155.00345.00229.26
MS-62107.00575.00210.14
MS-61184.00184.00184.00
MS-60104.00104.00104.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1882 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 $3,526.18.

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 1882 Penny, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1882 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.97% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 8.11% / 5.41% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1882 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-64NGCHeritage Auctions444.0005/10/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0004/30/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/03/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0002/20/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions384.0012/28/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions849.6005/23/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/30/2021
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers456.0006/16/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0004/14/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0012/02/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/11/2020
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers204.0008/11/2020
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC240.0008/02/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0002/26/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/12/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions216.0012/18/2019
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC287.0008/25/2019
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC202.0008/25/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0003/20/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions240.0003/20/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC850.0002/17/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0001/16/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/09/2018
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC220.0008/12/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers480.0005/23/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions990.0004/29/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0003/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0012/13/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers720.0011/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/07/2017
MS-65PCGSBonham's555.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers529.0009/04/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,050.0008/10/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2506/21/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers998.7503/29/2017
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions423.0003/28/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions851.8801/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions910.6310/31/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions822.5008/10/2016
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers705.0008/09/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0008/02/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions293.7507/19/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.0006/05/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0003/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0002/14/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC280.0001/25/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/20/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions317.2505/24/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5002/15/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5001/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions434.7511/23/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions317.2511/14/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions246.7511/14/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions397.1510/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0010/08/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections577.5009/21/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions822.5009/04/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions426.5306/04/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3806/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,468.7506/04/2014
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions352.5004/23/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions246.7504/21/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/27/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,526.1802/03/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions440.6302/03/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0012/05/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions470.0011/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0009/25/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions212.0009/16/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions470.0008/08/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0007/11/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions435.0001/21/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions705.0011/29/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions317.0011/29/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections1,100.0010/28/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions427.0010/18/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0009/06/2012
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0008/05/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0008/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0004/18/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers316.0003/22/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0003/08/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions431.0010/13/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions431.0010/13/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena271.0001/03/2011
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena244.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena266.0011/09/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0010/27/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/28/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/26/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0003/24/2010
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC523.0011/16/2009
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0008/05/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0007/31/2009
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC966.0004/13/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0010/01/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions104.0007/07/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0006/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0005/28/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0005/19/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0004/01/2008
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,265.0004/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/20/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/09/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC230.0011/08/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0010/02/2007
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers978.0009/25/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena978.0008/04/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/18/2007
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers604.0005/29/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0003/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/01/2007
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC173.0011/27/2006
MS-66PCGSStack's575.0011/07/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0009/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/22/2006
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC253.0008/21/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/01/2006
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries862.0005/28/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/09/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/24/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions404.0001/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/19/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0012/07/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0010/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0009/26/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0008/01/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0007/13/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0006/27/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities500.0006/23/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/02/2005
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,783.0006/01/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC242.0004/25/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0002/28/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/17/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0011/08/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0011/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0011/04/2004
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,610.0010/11/2004
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0008/23/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0008/23/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions178.0008/11/2004
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions196.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0004/14/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions108.0012/31/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0011/07/2003
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions247.0008/06/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions368.0005/14/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0005/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0003/03/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0011/21/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions388.0011/12/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions305.0007/27/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions978.0006/09/2002
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions380.0004/28/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0004/01/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions107.0002/24/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0001/13/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0010/03/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions546.0008/08/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/01/2001
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena920.0003/15/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions259.0001/04/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions345.0011/16/2000
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries1,496.0002/16/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0008/30/1999
MS-65NONEStack's1,210.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena440.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.6006/01/1941