As of May, 2024, a 1885 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $130.00 and $1,400.00, 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 $6,435.00 in the 05/27/2012 by renowned auctioneer Bonham's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 11,761,594
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1885 Penny, Rb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-661,400.00
MS-65+1,150.00
MS-651,050.00
MS-64+500.00
MS-64450.00
MS-63+360.00
MS-63325.00
MS-62+200.00
MS-62175.00
MS-61150.00
MS-60130.00

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 State130.001,400.00535.45

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, BN (Proof)N/AN/A100.004,500.00
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, Rb (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

$178.00

Lowest Sale Price
$660.00

Highest Sale Price
$305.69

Average Sale Price
$480.00

Most Recent Sale Price
70

Number of Sales
$21,398.08

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,415.006,435.004,227.00
MS-66242.001,645.00909.38
MS-65+276.001,116.25577.02
MS-65481.201,200.00736.26
MS-64+305.50352.50329.00
MS-64178.00660.00305.69
MS-63105.75276.00173.34
MS-6286.00173.00126.67
MS-6098.0098.0098.00
AU-5875.0075.0075.00
PO-153.00158.63105.82

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1885 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) 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 $6,435.00.

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, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1885 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 81.58% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.14% / 3.95% 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, RB (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-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions587.5011/05/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0004/17/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions810.0003/08/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions690.0012/28/2022
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,028.1312/08/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0009/14/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions324.0009/06/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers360.0007/27/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0007/21/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers660.0006/17/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/22/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,020.0012/21/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions720.0010/27/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions660.0008/29/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions300.0007/14/2021
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions969.3802/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/13/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0001/06/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers240.0012/21/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers480.0012/16/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0012/16/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/30/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,040.0009/20/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers660.0003/11/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/01/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions969.6010/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0007/03/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0006/19/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0006/12/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0006/05/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions660.0004/03/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0003/16/2019
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC590.0002/17/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers312.0001/30/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions481.2001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,050.0001/06/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0001/02/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0012/19/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0012/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0011/14/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions630.0011/11/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0011/10/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0008/01/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0007/15/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0007/04/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions699.6006/17/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0004/29/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions600.0004/29/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0004/17/2018
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC219.0003/05/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0002/22/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0001/09/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers504.0011/08/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers216.0011/08/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0011/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0011/02/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0009/12/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0001/10/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0001/03/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2512/27/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0012/20/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5009/30/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers223.2509/12/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers399.5007/13/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0004/05/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers493.5003/30/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/04/2016
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions352.5001/10/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers381.8811/05/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5010/29/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions941.1808/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0008/16/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,645.0007/20/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5006/30/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5006/30/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5005/19/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions500.5505/19/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5004/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2504/26/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7504/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/26/2015
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,375.0002/08/2015
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers564.0002/06/2015
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions305.5011/14/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5011/14/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions528.7511/14/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions793.1311/14/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions105.7511/14/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions141.0011/14/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections145.2010/12/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions352.5010/08/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections249.7009/28/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections53.0006/29/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections577.5006/08/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions423.0005/19/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions381.8804/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0003/21/2014
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6302/03/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.0012/05/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions470.0009/25/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0005/27/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0002/07/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0001/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0011/29/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions499.0009/06/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0005/30/2012
MS-67NGCBonham's6,435.0005/27/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/02/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0012/12/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC604.0005/05/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers575.0002/03/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/03/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0008/11/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0007/19/2010
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena720.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0006/02/2010
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena191.0002/24/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC230.0001/22/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena4,485.0001/01/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions86.0011/12/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions489.0010/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0009/01/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC840.0008/28/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC932.0008/18/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions532.0008/04/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions219.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0007/07/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/02/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions518.0006/26/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0005/28/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/28/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0003/31/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/24/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/28/2008
MS-65+PCGSStack's690.0001/07/2008
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions75.0012/05/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0008/13/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0003/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0002/20/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0002/20/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/09/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions489.0012/06/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0012/05/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0010/30/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0010/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/19/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/19/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0009/19/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/18/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0008/22/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0008/22/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0006/12/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0006/06/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0006/06/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0006/06/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0006/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0006/06/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0006/06/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/06/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0005/03/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions405.0003/06/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/09/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions604.0001/01/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/05/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions920.0009/01/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0008/01/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC403.0006/27/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0005/18/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions575.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,064.0004/07/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0003/02/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/28/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0002/23/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0002/09/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/06/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions618.0012/05/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions213.0011/08/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0011/04/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions242.0009/09/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions518.0009/09/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0008/23/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0006/16/2004
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR750.0006/01/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions213.0003/03/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/07/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions523.0012/10/2003
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,035.0012/04/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0008/06/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions190.0008/06/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions121.0007/09/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0005/05/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0005/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0002/01/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/13/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0001/13/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions190.0011/05/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0007/28/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions719.0007/16/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions661.0006/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0006/02/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/24/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions391.0002/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions834.0008/08/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0006/02/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions185.0004/19/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/19/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/04/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0006/01/1998