As of May, 2024, a 1883 Penny, BN in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $150.00 and $5,350.00, 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 $4,440.00 in the 04/29/2018 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: 6,609
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1883 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-67+5,350.00
MS-672,700.00
MS-66+1,600.00
MS-661,250.00
MS-65+725.00
MS-65550.00
MS-64+410.00
MS-64360.00
MS-63+315.00
MS-63300.00
MS-62+245.00
MS-62225.00
MS-61175.00
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 State150.005,350.001,025.36

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 1883 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1883 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)5.0085.0090.001,000.00
1883 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.004,250.00
1883 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0036,000.00
1883 Penny MPD FS-303 S-1, BN (Regular Strike)8.00260.00300.00850.00
1883 Penny MPD FS-403 S-1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A325.001,100.00
1883 Penny MPD FS-301, S-8, BN (Regular Strike)20.00155.00190.00325.00
1883 Penny DDR FS-801 S-6 (009.46), BN (Regular Strike)20.00125.00185.00325.00
1883 Penny MPD FS-301 S-8 (009.45), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A205.00650.00
1883 Penny MPD FS-301 S-8 (FS-009.45), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.003,400.00
1883 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A160.006,000.00
1883 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A175.0013,500.00
1883 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A250.008,000.00

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.

1883 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

$167.00

Lowest Sale Price
$978.00

Highest Sale Price
$436.56

Average Sale Price
$450.00

Most Recent Sale Price
65

Number of Sales
$28,376.16

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+4,230.004,440.004,335.00
MS-67776.004,370.002,196.65
MS-66+840.002,585.001,395.83
MS-66253.002,013.00908.71
MS-65167.00978.00436.56
MS-64127.00770.00246.82
MS-6398.00450.00196.14
MS-62104.00180.00131.00
MS-60+102.00102.00102.00
MS-6047.00336.00169.74
AU-58159.00159.00159.00
PO-1127.00127.00127.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1883 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 $4,440.00.

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 1883 Penny, BN (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1883 Penny, BN (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.24% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 13.73% / 6.87% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1883 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-66PCGSStack's Bowers990.0008/24/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers360.0008/24/2023
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers1,920.0007/26/2023
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0004/27/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers288.0003/08/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0003/01/2023
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions159.0012/28/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0012/07/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/16/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions312.0010/26/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,586.2510/20/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,500.0010/09/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers840.0006/29/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions450.0004/25/2022
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC450.0002/27/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers504.0002/03/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,997.5012/16/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers960.0011/30/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions432.0010/13/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0009/22/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions480.0009/22/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7509/02/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers780.0008/25/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers360.0008/25/2021
MS-66+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,050.0006/16/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers240.0006/16/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers288.0003/10/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC320.0002/21/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0001/13/2021
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions408.0001/13/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,821.2512/03/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions180.0011/04/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,500.0009/20/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0009/16/2020
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers168.0008/11/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers168.0006/10/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions504.0001/15/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/12/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,344.0012/07/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers228.0011/20/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,050.0011/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0009/11/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0009/08/2019
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions840.0009/08/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0007/14/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,400.4007/14/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,410.0006/27/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0006/12/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0006/09/2019
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,230.0005/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0005/01/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0001/14/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions360.0001/09/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers408.0012/19/2018
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0012/19/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,173.7511/15/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0011/11/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers600.0010/30/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0010/30/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0010/03/2018
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers144.0008/22/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0008/01/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0007/11/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0007/11/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers288.0006/21/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/17/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions720.0004/29/2018
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,440.0004/29/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0003/29/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0002/06/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0001/23/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/09/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0011/20/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0010/24/2017
MS-65NGCKagin's540.5009/15/2017
MS-62PCGSBonham's117.0009/05/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0009/05/2017
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers558.0009/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0008/22/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/02/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5008/02/2017
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers2,291.2507/19/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5005/16/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5002/28/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0002/16/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5012/06/2016
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers2,232.5011/02/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0010/24/2016
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions558.1309/29/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,250.0008/17/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0003/15/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions399.5003/15/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0001/24/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/06/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions352.5001/03/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5005/19/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions446.5005/12/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5003/01/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7502/03/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions193.8802/03/2015
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers446.5001/27/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7511/30/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions223.2511/14/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2511/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions217.3811/02/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers183.3003/25/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions356.0303/21/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7502/03/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions382.0011/01/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions353.0011/01/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0009/25/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions147.0008/26/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections204.0006/23/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions382.0006/05/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers588.0005/30/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0003/21/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers881.0002/22/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions188.0002/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0012/24/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions329.0010/18/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0009/06/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0009/06/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions176.0008/02/2012
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers437.0005/31/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,783.0003/22/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/02/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers633.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers978.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0009/07/2011
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,795.0009/06/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers489.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers230.0006/14/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions127.0004/18/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions253.0012/02/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena150.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/22/2010
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions207.0009/22/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions374.0003/24/2010
MS-67NGCStack's1,380.0011/09/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/31/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,013.0005/26/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC253.0005/11/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC162.0001/19/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0001/01/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions104.0009/24/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0006/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0005/28/2008
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena2,415.0004/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0003/12/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions299.0003/12/2008
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers690.0002/13/2008
MS-60+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers102.0002/13/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/09/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/09/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions473.0001/09/2008
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena949.0011/15/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions276.0011/14/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0008/15/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/08/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0007/18/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions139.0006/05/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0006/05/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0005/14/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0003/20/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/09/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/03/2007
MS-65PCGSStack's650.0011/07/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/18/2006
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers437.0009/12/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0007/11/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0007/11/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0007/11/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0007/11/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0006/06/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/13/2006
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers357.0002/07/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/24/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0001/18/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions185.0001/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0001/08/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0001/08/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0012/19/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0010/05/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0009/18/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities460.0009/18/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0007/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0003/28/2005
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,013.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions467.0002/09/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions392.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions146.0012/12/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0011/08/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0011/08/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0011/04/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0008/23/2004
MS-63ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers150.0006/02/2004
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers518.0001/28/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/21/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0012/24/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions155.0010/29/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,370.0009/01/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions776.0007/26/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions113.0002/05/2003
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0001/08/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions360.0011/21/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions167.0007/16/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0006/25/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions101.0006/09/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0004/28/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0002/24/2002
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers230.0002/18/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/03/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions350.0010/31/2001
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0008/04/2001
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers230.0005/28/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/05/2001
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers299.0002/16/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions184.0008/05/2000
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena770.0005/20/1996