As of May, 2024, a 1885 Penny, BN in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $100.00 and $4,500.00, 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 $5,175.00 in the 11/15/2011 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 3,790
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1885 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+4,500.00
MS-672,500.00
MS-66+1,450.00
MS-661,150.00
MS-65+750.00
MS-65625.00
MS-64+435.00
MS-64360.00
MS-63+315.00
MS-63285.00
MS-62+260.00
MS-62250.00
MS-61175.00
MS-60100.00

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 State100.004,500.00939.64

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 1885 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1885 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)8.00120.00125.001,650.00
1885 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A130.001,400.00
1885 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A130.007,750.00
1885 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A200.007,500.00
1885 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A175.005,000.00
1885 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A9,000.009,000.00

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.

1885 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

$325.00

Lowest Sale Price
$5,175.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,041.89

Average Sale Price
$1,800.00

Most Recent Sale Price
79

Number of Sales
$82,309.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-683,105.004,994.003,781.80
MS-67+3,290.004,025.003,770.00
MS-671,150.003,738.001,979.80
MS-66+1,057.502,938.001,711.83
MS-66325.005,175.001,041.89
MS-65178.003,450.00573.94
MS-64145.00590.00289.90
MS-63105.00306.00221.32
MS-62121.00219.00173.17
MS-61104.00104.00104.00
MS-60149.00228.00181.12
AU-5072.00184.00121.67
PO-1150.00150.00150.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1885 Penny, BN (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $5,175.00.

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 1885 Penny, BN (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1885 Penny, BN (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.60% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 11.60% / 4.40% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1885 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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0007/03/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers552.0006/28/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0004/30/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0003/29/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions750.0002/13/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers360.0012/13/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers192.0012/13/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0011/30/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0010/09/2022
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers348.0009/28/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0008/17/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC280.0008/14/2022
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions969.3807/31/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers600.0006/17/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0005/23/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0003/09/2022
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers456.0002/15/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers336.0002/03/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions384.0012/22/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions990.0012/01/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers408.0011/10/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,642.5010/28/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0010/13/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0010/06/2021
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC550.0009/05/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,821.2509/02/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers228.0008/25/2021
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,820.0007/15/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0007/14/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers2,160.0006/16/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0003/03/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0002/25/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0011/04/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,405.0011/01/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0009/16/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers630.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0004/15/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/01/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/23/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers204.0001/29/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions840.0001/12/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0001/01/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0010/24/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0008/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0008/28/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,620.0005/29/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions822.5005/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0005/08/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions336.0004/10/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0003/20/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers660.0003/05/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers780.0003/05/2019
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers3,120.0003/05/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC725.0003/03/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0001/14/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions660.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0011/21/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0011/11/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0010/30/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0010/14/2018
MS-62ANACSKagin's121.0009/24/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0008/29/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions528.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,045.0008/19/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0008/19/2018
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0007/11/2018
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0003/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0002/13/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0001/23/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions312.0001/23/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers576.0011/08/2017
MS-66PCGSScotsman920.0011/03/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0009/26/2017
MS-65PCGSBonham's292.0009/05/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0008/02/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,821.2508/02/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSScotsman978.0007/21/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions910.6306/08/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0003/28/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions199.7512/13/2016
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0011/02/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2510/31/2016
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,115.0009/29/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0008/10/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers446.5008/09/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers646.2508/03/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions258.5008/02/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5007/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5005/03/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5004/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0003/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2503/03/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC590.0011/08/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions423.0010/28/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2504/26/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/24/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/07/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions282.0010/08/2014
MS-60PCGSGreat Collections171.6007/13/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5004/23/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.2504/23/2014
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers517.0003/27/2014
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers822.5003/27/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/08/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions305.5001/06/2014
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0012/15/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0012/05/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers705.0011/08/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions235.0010/28/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions4,994.0009/25/2013
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC160.0007/14/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/24/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers452.0002/22/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers823.0002/22/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/09/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions306.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0011/29/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0011/29/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions212.0011/29/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0011/29/2012
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC590.0011/25/2012
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions2,938.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections396.0006/03/2012
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,220.0002/01/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,175.0011/15/2011
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers3,450.0008/15/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,415.0006/14/2011
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0002/03/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/05/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/05/2011
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena3,163.0001/03/2011
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena136.0011/09/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions311.0010/27/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions276.0009/22/2010
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/08/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions276.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0004/28/2010
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0003/24/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0003/24/2010
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena403.0002/15/2010
MS-68NGCStack's3,450.0011/09/2009
MS-66PCGSStack's748.0011/09/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions253.0010/22/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/22/2009
MS-65PCGSStack's575.0009/23/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions489.0009/11/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0007/31/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions276.0007/01/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena1,955.0003/01/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena1,208.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCStack's518.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0002/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0012/01/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's1,035.0011/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0010/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0010/01/2008
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions219.0009/01/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions219.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0006/26/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0006/26/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0005/28/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions546.0005/19/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/23/2008
MS-65PCGSStack's690.0002/26/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/09/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions299.0012/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0011/14/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0011/07/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0011/06/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/27/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers299.0009/25/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0008/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/12/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions369.0006/05/2007
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers604.0005/29/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions299.0005/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions345.0003/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/15/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena690.0011/09/2006
MS-66PCGSStack's600.0011/07/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/30/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/19/2006
MS-64ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers196.0009/12/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries748.0009/10/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/13/2006
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,553.0006/21/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0006/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/01/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0004/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0004/26/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries546.0003/30/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0002/13/2006
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0002/07/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions109.0001/30/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions207.0001/24/2006
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC242.0007/11/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions270.0004/27/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/28/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions325.0002/28/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/17/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/12/2005
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,185.0009/07/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions219.0006/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/05/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions357.0012/17/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0009/01/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0006/11/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions243.0004/09/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/01/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0006/09/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions167.0004/28/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0002/24/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions529.0002/24/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions178.0001/09/2002
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers483.0010/02/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0008/04/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0006/02/2001
MS-64NONEGoldberg Auctioneers230.0005/28/2001
MS-68NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,910.0005/28/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions72.0003/21/2001
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena633.0003/15/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions145.0003/01/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions161.0011/16/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions345.0011/16/2000
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0008/09/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena825.0005/20/1996