As of May, 2024, a 1884 Penny, BN in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $160.00 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 $8,625.00 in the 06/21/2006 by renowned auctioneer American Numismatic Rarities, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 3,942
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1884 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+3,000.00
MS-672,350.00
MS-66+1,750.00
MS-661,250.00
MS-65+650.00
MS-65550.00
MS-64+410.00
MS-64350.00
MS-63+315.00
MS-63300.00
MS-62+285.00
MS-62275.00
MS-61215.00
MS-60160.00

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 State160.003,000.00847.14

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 1884 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1884 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)5.0090.00100.002,200.00
1884 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A125.0025,000.00
1884 Penny MPD FS-401 S-1 (009.48), BN (Regular Strike)30.00185.00240.00425.00
1884 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.005,000.00
1884 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A210.0011,000.00
1884 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A225.004,150.00
1884 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A275.008,500.00

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.

1884 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

$288.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,467.50

Highest Sale Price
$846.07

Average Sale Price
$930.00

Most Recent Sale Price
36

Number of Sales
$30,458.51

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-683,360.008,625.005,992.50
MS-67+2,640.002,640.002,640.00
MS-67748.002,350.001,585.39
MS-66+1,292.501,800.001,470.94
MS-66288.002,467.50846.07
MS-65190.00660.00394.29
MS-64+418.00418.00418.00
MS-64132.00413.00250.88
MS-63132.00288.00196.86
MS-62135.00235.00175.74
MS-6074.00357.00183.01
PO-1156.00156.00156.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1884 Penny, BN (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $8,625.00.

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 1884 Penny, BN (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1884 Penny, BN (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.29% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.85% / 4.79% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1884 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-67+NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0011/19/2023
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers660.0003/29/2023
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC235.0003/19/2023
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers456.0009/28/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions186.0007/13/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0005/25/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0005/23/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC490.0005/15/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/09/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/06/2021
MS-64+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers418.0006/16/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions264.0005/19/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers384.0004/15/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0003/31/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions264.0003/10/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,538.8802/14/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0010/17/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0009/20/2020
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,800.0005/31/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0002/23/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,292.5001/30/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0001/29/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0001/12/2020
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC375.0010/20/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0008/28/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC280.0008/25/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,105.0007/28/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0007/14/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,175.0006/27/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions206.4002/20/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/14/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0012/19/2018
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,351.2511/15/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0008/08/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0008/01/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0007/25/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,035.0007/19/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0007/15/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0007/04/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0001/30/2018
MS-66NGCKagin's698.7501/20/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0001/16/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0004/25/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions399.5001/31/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers399.5011/02/2016
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,350.0009/29/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6309/07/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions152.7507/12/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers763.7503/30/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0010/28/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0008/16/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1302/10/2015
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers423.0001/27/2015
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,467.5001/27/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2509/04/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5009/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5008/05/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections352.0006/22/2014
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/23/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions529.0011/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0010/28/2013
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions135.0006/24/2013
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers391.0005/30/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers353.0005/30/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions165.0004/08/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers387.0002/22/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions223.0001/09/2013
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers1,410.0001/01/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions530.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions212.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/29/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers587.5011/16/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0007/12/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions578.0007/12/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/30/2012
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0005/28/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections880.0005/27/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections479.0003/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0010/13/2011
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers1,495.0008/15/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions978.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/05/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0008/11/2010
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena328.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions358.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0004/28/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0004/26/2010
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena156.0002/24/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena690.0011/13/2009
MS-67NGCStack's1,495.0011/09/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/31/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/01/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions196.0001/01/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions76.0007/02/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSML Coin Auctions575.0005/06/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/16/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/14/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions978.0011/06/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0010/02/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/27/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/27/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0008/15/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0008/15/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0002/20/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0002/20/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions834.0011/29/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions748.0010/24/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0009/19/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries690.0009/10/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/22/2006
MS-68NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,625.0006/21/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0005/01/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions117.0001/08/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/26/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions639.0002/27/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/17/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/12/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0011/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions347.0010/06/2004
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions311.0007/26/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0001/12/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0001/12/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0011/19/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0009/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0008/13/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0008/06/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0007/26/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0001/15/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0001/13/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0009/29/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions224.0006/25/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers299.0005/28/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions290.0005/25/2000
MS-66NONEHeritage Auctions288.0001/08/2000
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena413.0005/20/1996