As of May, 2024, a 1886 Penny Variety 2, BN in circulated condition is worth between $28.00 and $355.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $375.00 and $1,450.00, 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 $2,090.00 in the 10/01/2001 by renowned auctioneer R.M. Smythe, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 17,650,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1886 Penny Variety 2, 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-651,450.00
MS-64+975.00
MS-64625.00
MS-63+600.00
MS-63600.00
MS-62+485.00
MS-62450.00
MS-61400.00
MS-60375.00
AU-58+355.00
AU-58350.00
AU-55+325.00
AU-55300.00
AU-53+285.00
AU-53275.00
AU-50+240.00
AU-50215.00
XF-45+205.00
XF-45200.00
XF-40165.00
VF-35135.00
VF-30115.00
VF-25110.00
VF-2080.00
F-1570.00
F-1260.00
VG-1050.00
VG-845.00
G-640.00
G-435.00
AG-328.00

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 State375.001,450.00662.22
About Uncirculated215.00355.00293.13
Extremely Fine165.00205.00190.00
Fine and Very Fine60.00135.0095.00
Good and Very Good35.0050.0042.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good28.0028.0028.00

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 1886 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1886 Penny Variety 1, BN (Regular Strike)8.00255.00260.002,000.00
1886 Penny Variety 1, BN (Proof)N/AN/A125.0013,000.00
1886 Penny Variety 2, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A450.0011,000.00
1886 Penny Variety 1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A275.0012,500.00
1886 Penny Variety 1, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A300.0040,000.00
1886 Penny Variety 2, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A400.009,500.00
1886 Penny Variety 2, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.0022,500.00
1886 Penny Variety 2, RD (Proof)N/AN/A425.0035,000.00
1886 Penny Variety 1, RB (Proof)N/AN/A175.004,350.00
1886 Penny Variety 1, RD (Proof)N/AN/A275.004,000.00
1886 Penny Variety 2, BN (Proof)N/AN/A250.005,250.00
1886 Penny Variety 2, RB (Proof)N/AN/A325.007,000.00

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.

1886 Penny Variety 2, 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

$161.00

Lowest Sale Price
$883.60

Highest Sale Price
$387.36

Average Sale Price
$372.00

Most Recent Sale Price
35

Number of Sales
$13,557.60

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66690.001,898.001,169.33
MS-65+692.001,380.00963.55
MS-65660.00660.00660.00
MS-64+840.00840.00840.00
MS-64299.00661.00468.13
MS-63161.00883.60387.36
MS-62+240.00560.00364.17
MS-62173.00499.38240.03
MS-61127.00230.00181.95
MS-60104.002,090.00299.91
AU-5864.00529.00222.01
AU-5561.00253.00163.38
AU-53129.00230.00182.00
AU-5077.00264.00152.88
XF-45+117.60230.00153.52
XF-4586.00188.00126.84
XF-4023.00184.00108.91
VF-3579.0094.0084.80
VF-3044.00345.00112.10
VF-2540.0040.0040.00
VF-2034.0056.0042.67
VG-834.00345.00189.50
G-626.0026.0026.00
AG-324.0024.0024.00
PO-123.00764.00136.88

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1886 Penny Variety 2, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-60 having the highest max price $2,090.00.

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 1886 Penny Variety 2, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1886 Penny Variety 2, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.76% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.56% / 5.50% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1886 Penny Variety 2, 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-63NGCHeritage Auctions372.0008/09/2023
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers216.0006/28/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions408.0006/07/2023
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions94.0006/07/2023
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0004/30/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions169.0003/01/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0012/28/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers168.0012/13/2022
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions159.0011/30/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0011/23/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers264.0011/16/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0010/26/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions180.0010/26/2022
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions81.0010/19/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions226.8008/31/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0008/10/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions216.0007/27/2022
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0007/21/2022
MS-62+NGCDavid Lawrence RC485.0007/17/2022
XF-45+NGCDavid Lawrence RC230.0003/27/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers576.0003/23/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0003/09/2022
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC420.0011/21/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0010/20/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0008/29/2021
MS-62+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC560.0008/08/2021
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers288.0007/28/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions480.0006/23/2021
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers360.0006/16/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/16/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers480.0005/25/2021
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0004/21/2021
MS-62+NGCStack's Bowers336.0003/31/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/31/2021
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0002/24/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,050.0010/17/2020
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0009/23/2020
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions384.0005/20/2020
VF-30PCGSKagin's44.0003/02/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0001/29/2020
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers144.0012/11/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0011/20/2019
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers240.0011/20/2019
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers168.0011/20/2019
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions117.6008/21/2019
MS-62+NGCStack's Bowers240.0007/31/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0007/17/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions240.0007/10/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions180.0006/26/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0006/05/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0005/22/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/16/2019
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers408.0003/05/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0002/27/2019
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions313.2002/20/2019
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0001/13/2019
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0012/26/2018
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers264.0011/01/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers192.0010/30/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/10/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0010/10/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers312.0009/26/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0009/12/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0008/19/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers312.0007/25/2018
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC575.0006/03/2018
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0005/27/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions528.0005/01/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0003/20/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions528.0003/06/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0002/06/2018
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/30/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions156.0001/23/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0001/16/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0001/03/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0012/26/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0012/26/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0011/07/2017
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0010/23/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions660.0009/07/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions372.0008/22/2017
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0008/21/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers376.0006/21/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions188.0011/08/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0008/22/2016
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers399.5008/09/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions199.7506/07/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2506/07/2015
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC400.0005/24/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions883.6004/26/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0004/19/2015
MS-60PCGSGreat Collections124.3012/14/2014
MS-60PCGSGreat Collections111.1010/19/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions112.8010/06/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions146.8810/06/2014
MS-60ANACSGreat Collections198.0008/17/2014
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC390.0008/03/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3807/10/2014
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections181.5007/06/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions98.7006/30/2014
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections92.4006/29/2014
AU-58ANACSGreat Collections302.5006/15/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7505/19/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions282.0004/28/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0011/01/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers417.1307/27/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions141.0007/15/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0007/11/2013
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0007/08/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions235.0006/05/2013
VF-30NGCGreat Collections75.0006/02/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0004/24/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0004/22/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0004/22/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections176.0004/14/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions294.0004/01/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,058.0002/22/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0001/09/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions153.0001/09/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0001/09/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0011/29/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions129.0011/19/2012
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions40.0011/19/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions44.0011/19/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions129.0011/19/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions94.0011/19/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions23.0011/12/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions34.0011/12/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions56.0011/12/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions38.0011/12/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions42.0011/12/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions125.0010/22/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions165.0010/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0010/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0010/18/2012
AG-3PCGSGreat Collections24.0010/14/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions200.0009/17/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections715.0009/09/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0008/02/2012
G-6PCGSGreat Collections26.0007/22/2012
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC472.0004/23/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0004/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/02/2012
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0002/02/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0002/02/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions116.0001/30/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0011/08/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0010/13/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions127.0010/13/2011
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0009/12/2011
XF-40NONEGreat Collections117.0007/24/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0007/18/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions230.0007/07/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions94.0004/25/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0003/07/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions207.0001/31/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/10/2011
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions138.0001/05/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions692.0012/02/2010
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0010/27/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/08/2010
MS-65+ANACSBowers & Merena1,380.0006/17/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/26/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions920.0003/24/2010
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions127.0011/16/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions207.0010/22/2009
MS-61ICGHeritage Auctions173.0010/22/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/11/2009
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0008/05/2009
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena518.0008/05/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0007/01/2009
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0005/01/2009
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions230.0004/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions161.0003/25/2009
AU-58DGSDavid Lawrence RC64.0003/19/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions104.0003/02/2009
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC293.0002/09/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0012/04/2008
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions196.0012/03/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions112.0009/29/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2008
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0007/26/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0006/23/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0005/28/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions121.0004/30/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions122.0004/14/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions104.0003/17/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions374.0003/12/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions184.0003/12/2008
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC115.0002/28/2008
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions141.0001/09/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0011/14/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/21/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/20/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions139.0001/17/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/09/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0008/14/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/26/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/11/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0003/05/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions920.0002/15/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions316.0001/24/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/11/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/19/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0012/19/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0011/13/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0010/26/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0010/12/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0010/05/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0009/26/2005
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0009/26/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0009/26/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0009/21/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0007/20/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0007/10/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions196.0007/06/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions173.0007/04/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions176.0006/19/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0006/05/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/05/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions237.0006/01/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0006/01/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0004/03/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/30/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0003/28/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0003/28/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0003/28/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0003/28/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0003/28/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0003/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0003/06/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0003/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions90.0003/06/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0003/06/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0003/06/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0003/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions76.0003/02/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0003/02/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0003/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0003/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0003/02/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/02/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/02/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/02/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0003/02/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0003/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0003/02/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0003/02/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0003/02/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions219.0002/28/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/17/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0007/26/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0004/21/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions93.0002/11/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0001/31/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0012/24/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions38.0011/26/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0011/17/2003
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0009/10/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions357.0007/26/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions77.0007/02/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/05/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions185.0005/05/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/05/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0004/23/2003
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0012/24/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/25/2002
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions127.0010/15/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions219.0010/15/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/01/2002
MS-60NONER.M. Smythe2,090.0010/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0004/05/2001
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0001/18/2001
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0011/16/2000
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions230.0010/04/2000
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions23.0009/07/2000
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions127.0005/04/2000
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions80.0004/26/2000