As of May, 2024, a 1886 Penny Variety 2, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $400.00 and $9,500.00, 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 $9,600.00 in the 05/29/2019 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: 17,650,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1886 Penny Variety 2, 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-669,500.00
MS-65+3,500.00
MS-652,000.00
MS-64+1,700.00
MS-641,600.00
MS-63+1,100.00
MS-631,000.00
MS-62+575.00
MS-62450.00
MS-61425.00
MS-60400.00

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 State400.009,500.002,022.73

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 2, BN (Regular Strike)28.00355.00375.001,450.00
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, 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, 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$460.00
Lowest Sale Price
$3,600.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,035.76
Average Sale Price
$1,680.00
Most Recent Sale Price
126
Number of Sales
$130,505.88
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-663,360.009,600.006,544.69
MS-65+1,035.004,600.002,266.32
MS-651,140.003,840.001,983.50
MS-64460.003,600.001,035.76
MS-63196.00930.00562.86
MS-62240.00576.00398.32
MS-60127.001,725.00469.63
AU-58161.00204.00182.50
AU-5575.0075.0075.00
AU-53161.00161.00161.00
AU-50150.00150.00150.00
XF-4086.0086.0086.00
PO-1242.00242.00242.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1886 Penny Variety 2, RB (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 $9,600.00.

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, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1886 Penny Variety 2, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.65% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 7.76% / 7.35% 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, 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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0005/24/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0005/24/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0004/30/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0004/10/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions786.0003/15/2023
MS-65NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5012/08/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions720.0012/07/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0011/09/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0009/14/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0004/26/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,320.0004/13/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,600.0001/16/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/30/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,100.0011/28/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0008/26/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0007/07/2021
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,520.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0001/06/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,020.0012/21/2020
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC475.0011/29/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers204.0006/23/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0006/07/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0006/03/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/26/2020
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers720.0003/11/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0001/12/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/12/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0008/18/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0007/14/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers9,600.0005/29/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0004/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,050.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/14/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0012/14/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers780.0010/30/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0008/19/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0007/15/2018
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions840.0007/04/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0006/21/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions900.0005/16/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,325.0004/16/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,520.0003/21/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions960.0002/22/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions345.6001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/03/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers660.0011/08/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0011/02/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,525.0010/26/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0010/24/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,125.0009/04/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers940.0003/29/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0012/20/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5010/03/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions446.5009/07/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,901.0008/22/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5003/03/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions517.0010/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0010/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0006/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions998.7504/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,938.7504/26/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,075.0003/22/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions763.7503/01/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,756.2501/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5012/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/05/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions481.7507/21/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections715.0007/06/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,250.0004/27/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3804/23/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2502/10/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0001/08/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers793.1312/10/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0009/25/2013
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers352.5007/27/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0006/05/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0003/21/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,234.0001/09/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0012/31/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions499.0012/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions999.0010/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/18/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions322.0002/02/2012
PO-1PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers242.0002/01/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers813.0011/15/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,610.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,495.0008/15/2011
MS-64NGCScotsman633.0007/29/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/27/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/14/2011
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/10/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0012/27/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/22/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena920.0008/07/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,208.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,064.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0002/15/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0002/15/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0001/06/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/06/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0012/03/2009
MS-64NGCScotsman834.0010/16/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0001/22/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions150.0001/12/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,093.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's863.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0011/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0010/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/01/2008
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions161.0008/13/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions409.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/28/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0005/28/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions150.0003/12/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions150.0003/12/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's978.0002/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions575.0002/13/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/13/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0002/13/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/13/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's800.0001/07/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/27/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0008/30/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/08/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/12/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena633.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,645.0002/13/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,013.0012/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0011/29/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena719.0011/09/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0010/30/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions576.0010/24/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC690.0010/16/2006
MS-65+PCGSStack's/ANR2,070.0010/05/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,977.0008/12/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0007/07/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/07/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/26/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/26/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions863.0004/26/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0004/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,265.0007/22/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions389.0007/06/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0006/29/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0006/08/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC874.0006/06/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0006/02/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0005/09/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0003/28/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0003/28/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0003/28/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,208.0003/10/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,000.0003/08/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/12/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/04/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,783.0009/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena4,600.0008/14/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/03/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,588.0003/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0012/04/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/26/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/26/2003
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0007/25/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0007/16/2003
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0006/26/2003
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0006/26/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,358.0001/13/2003
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,150.0001/06/2003
MS-60NONEStack's1,725.0009/10/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions719.0009/01/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0006/27/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0006/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,760.0001/08/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0011/15/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0011/13/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions357.0010/03/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0008/08/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/08/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,451.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0004/05/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions391.0002/24/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0001/04/2001
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions127.0001/04/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0011/16/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/09/1998
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,200.0003/06/1997
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,870.0011/13/1995

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