As of May, 2024, a 1884 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $5.00 and $90.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $100.00 and $2,200.00, 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 $2,115.00 in the 09/25/2013 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: 23,257,800
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1884 Penny, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-662,200.00
MS-65+585.00
MS-65360.00
MS-64+300.00
MS-64275.00
MS-63+235.00
MS-63225.00
MS-62+160.00
MS-62135.00
MS-61110.00
MS-60100.00
AU-58+90.00
AU-5890.00
AU-55+82.00
AU-5580.00
AU-53+65.00
AU-5360.00
AU-50+50.00
AU-5050.00
XF-45+48.00
XF-4545.00
XF-4037.00
VF-3525.00
VF-3020.00
VF-2515.00
VF-2014.00
F-1510.00
F-129.00
VG-108.00
VG-87.00
G-65.00
G-45.00
AG-35.00

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 State100.002,200.00425.91
About Uncirculated50.0090.0070.88
Extremely Fine37.0048.0043.33
Fine and Very Fine9.0025.0015.50
Good and Very Good5.008.006.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good5.005.005.00

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 (Proof)N/AN/A160.003,000.00
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 (Regular Strike) – 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

$64.00

Lowest Sale Price
$397.20

Highest Sale Price
$149.11

Average Sale Price
$216.00

Most Recent Sale Price
50

Number of Sales
$7,455.55

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66403.002,115.001,121.75
MS-65+151.00431.00249.71
MS-65264.00325.00293.04
MS-6464.00397.20149.11
MS-6364.00168.00106.04
MS-62+144.00144.00144.00
MS-6233.0089.0068.60
MS-6154.0054.0054.00
MS-6027.00119.0055.11
AU-5828.00253.0095.50
AU-5550.00374.00156.00
AU-5343.0043.0043.00
AU-5018.0049.0032.00
XF-45+42.0042.0042.00
XF-4520.001,495.00394.25
VF-3012.0012.0012.00
F-1521.0021.0021.00
G-434.0034.0034.00
PO-126.97259.0087.24

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1884 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $2,115.00.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1884 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.79% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.28% / 6.62% 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 (Regular Strike) 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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0004/30/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions139.0004/30/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions276.0012/28/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers168.0012/13/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers288.0011/09/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions119.0010/05/2022
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0008/10/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0007/21/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,440.0006/17/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0004/13/2022
MS-62+ANACSStack's Bowers144.0002/03/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions154.0012/22/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions397.2012/08/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/13/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers204.0008/31/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions301.2008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0008/29/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers156.0003/31/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions312.0012/02/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0009/16/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0007/15/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0005/06/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0002/26/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers100.0002/18/2020
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC42.0001/12/2020
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC170.0012/22/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions134.4009/04/2019
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers132.0008/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0007/03/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions79.0006/26/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/05/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/01/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions74.0012/05/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/28/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions121.2010/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0003/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0003/06/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0002/20/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions301.2002/20/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0002/06/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/06/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0011/07/2017
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0001/16/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5012/27/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC325.0012/19/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC190.0011/14/2016
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC135.0008/22/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/22/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers282.0003/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2509/29/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0005/24/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions90.0011/09/2014
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections66.0008/17/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections26.9706/29/2014
VF-30PCGSGreat Collections12.0003/16/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions188.0001/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0012/05/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0009/25/2013
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0007/29/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0007/28/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections87.0006/02/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections29.0005/26/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions529.0004/24/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0004/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0004/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0003/18/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/07/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0010/15/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/24/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions89.0008/27/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0005/30/2012
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections40.0005/06/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/30/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0001/30/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions69.0012/08/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions219.0012/08/2011
MS-65+NGCScotsman300.0007/29/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0007/07/2011
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers259.0006/14/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions139.0005/30/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions84.0004/27/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0004/25/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions34.0001/31/2011
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC403.0001/24/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/13/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0012/02/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions184.0012/02/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0011/01/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0008/23/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0007/19/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/12/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions231.0003/24/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions89.0012/07/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions28.0009/16/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions28.0006/17/2009
MS-62DGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0003/19/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions92.0003/04/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions64.0003/02/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0012/22/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions144.0009/01/2008
MS-61ICGHeritage Auctions54.0008/27/2008
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC64.0007/17/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0005/12/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0004/23/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0003/12/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions207.0003/03/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/23/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions98.0012/10/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0011/28/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions86.0010/15/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions64.0010/10/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC138.0010/08/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0008/22/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/15/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0003/21/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0010/24/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/20/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/13/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0008/09/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0007/10/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions49.0005/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/11/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0012/19/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0010/05/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/26/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0009/26/2005
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0009/21/2005
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions27.0006/26/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0011/08/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions388.0009/01/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions196.0008/23/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions116.0004/28/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions132.0002/18/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions69.0011/19/2003
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,495.0009/17/2003
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0007/09/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0012/17/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions201.0005/01/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0002/24/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0012/19/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions151.0011/18/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions96.0005/30/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions68.0011/16/2000
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions43.0010/12/2000
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions20.0009/07/2000
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0005/18/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0004/26/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions316.0001/08/2000