As of May, 2024, a 1886 Penny Variety 2, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $500.00 and $22,500.00, 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 $48,300.00 in the 06/05/2000 by renowned auctioneer Superior Galleries, 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, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6622,500.00
MS-65+15,500.00
MS-6512,000.00
MS-64+6,500.00
MS-645,500.00
MS-63+2,850.00
MS-632,350.00
MS-62+925.00
MS-62650.00
MS-61550.00
MS-60500.00

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 State500.0022,500.006,347.73

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, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A400.009,500.00
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, Rd (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

$1,150.00

Lowest Sale Price
$10,350.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,309.81

Average Sale Price
$4,347.50

Most Recent Sale Price
39

Number of Sales
$129,082.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6612,600.0048,300.0025,905.00
MS-65+2,530.0025,300.0010,170.89
MS-655,040.009,400.007,255.00
MS-641,150.0010,350.003,309.81
MS-60127.00441.00250.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1886 Penny Variety 2, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $48,300.00.

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, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1886 Penny Variety 2, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.56% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 10.13% / 6.33% 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, RD (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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0005/07/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,300.0002/12/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12,600.0012/18/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0005/23/2022
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,347.5001/27/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers5,040.0011/30/2021
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers9,600.0008/25/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15,600.0008/22/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18,600.0004/25/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17,400.0002/23/2020
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions20,562.5009/26/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26,400.0008/18/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions22,800.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0008/22/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0002/04/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35,250.0008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0008/16/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/23/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0011/01/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0011/01/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers7,050.0002/22/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers9,400.0001/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0012/02/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions48,300.0007/31/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0005/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0004/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,881.0002/16/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/16/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's2,300.0001/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0001/09/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0011/06/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena25,300.0011/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena2,760.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0008/13/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0007/13/2006
MS-64PCGSStack's1,495.0006/27/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,645.0005/26/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,128.0003/16/2006
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena8,050.0003/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena6,038.0012/09/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,000.0009/18/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,945.0003/10/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,243.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/12/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/02/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,955.0011/28/2004
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC7,763.0007/24/2004
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC7,763.0007/21/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0003/25/2004
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,645.0001/06/2004
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries2,750.0009/25/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0009/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/26/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,485.0003/20/2003
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions184.0002/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0001/08/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12,075.0001/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,795.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries23,000.0006/02/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14,375.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,910.0002/16/2001
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers21,850.0002/16/2001
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries48,300.0006/05/2000
MS-65+NONEStack's4,400.0010/01/1992