As of May, 2024, a 1888 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $120.00 and $2,250.00, 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 $1,880.00 in the 01/04/2017 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 37,489,832
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1888 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-662,250.00
MS-65+1,600.00
MS-651,300.00
MS-64+700.00
MS-64550.00
MS-63+315.00
MS-63275.00
MS-62+175.00
MS-62150.00
MS-61130.00
MS-60120.00

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 State120.002,250.00687.73

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 1888 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1888 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)8.00115.00120.00600.00
1888/7 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1,100.0034,000.0075,000.0075,000.00
1888 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A135.002,650.00
1888 Penny RPD, S-2, FS-302, BN (Regular Strike)38.00635.00700.001,300.00
1888 Penny RPD FS-302 S-2 (010.7), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A850.002,750.00
1888 Penny MPD FS-303 S-27 (FS-010.73), BN (Regular Strike)44.00265.00310.00400.00
1888 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A130.0028,500.00
1888/7 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80,000.0090,000.00
1888 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A175.003,500.00
1888 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A250.008,750.00
1888 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,000.0011,500.00

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.

1888 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

$127.00

Lowest Sale Price
$587.50

Highest Sale Price
$312.64

Average Sale Price
$400.00

Most Recent Sale Price
128

Number of Sales
$40,018.09

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66690.001,880.001,162.83
MS-65+253.001,610.00684.78
MS-65288.001,440.00923.29
MS-64127.00587.50312.64
MS-6381.00288.00168.27
MS-6269.00153.00115.50
MS-6175.0075.0075.00
VG-850.0050.0050.00
PO-116.0023.0019.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1888 Penny, 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 $1,880.00.

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 1888 Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1888 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.13% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.03% / 6.64% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1888 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-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,620.0005/07/2023
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC400.0004/16/2023
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0004/16/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions578.4004/10/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions314.4004/05/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers192.0001/25/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0012/28/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions154.0009/14/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions216.0007/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0007/13/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions174.0005/04/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers216.0004/26/2022
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers192.0004/26/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0003/09/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0012/08/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0008/29/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers180.0007/28/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions312.0006/16/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers840.0006/16/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0005/19/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,155.0003/28/2021
MS-65NGCKagin's1,410.0003/15/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0001/06/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers408.0012/21/2020
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC310.0012/13/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/16/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0003/04/2020
MS-62PCGSKagin's77.0003/02/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/12/2020
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC650.0008/04/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/14/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,078.8007/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0006/12/2019
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0005/01/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0004/28/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0004/03/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions229.2002/27/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions252.0002/27/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0012/26/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0012/19/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions132.0012/05/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0009/26/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0009/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0009/19/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/05/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0008/29/2018
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers264.0008/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0008/08/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0007/04/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions408.0006/27/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers180.0006/27/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/10/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0003/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/20/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0003/12/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions780.0002/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0002/06/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions291.6001/09/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions742.5012/17/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0012/12/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/07/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0010/03/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0009/12/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers353.0009/04/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers132.0008/23/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions825.0006/15/2017
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions305.5004/25/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers423.0003/15/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/21/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions305.5001/10/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0012/20/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0009/22/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5008/10/2016
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers399.5008/09/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5005/03/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions399.5004/05/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers305.5003/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0003/29/2016
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions164.5003/15/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/04/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5012/27/2015
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions587.5012/17/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2512/03/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers305.5011/05/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions364.2506/07/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions141.0005/10/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions364.2505/10/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2504/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7504/26/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5003/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions305.5011/14/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0011/02/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions734.3809/04/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions164.5008/18/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6308/18/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections605.0006/22/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections660.0006/22/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections288.3904/27/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections16.0003/09/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions182.1302/24/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections270.6002/09/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0011/18/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0011/01/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions764.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0008/19/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0008/08/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0007/22/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0007/22/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions212.0007/15/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections23.0007/14/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0007/11/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections248.0006/16/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions828.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0004/24/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions734.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers271.0004/16/2013
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers186.0002/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0002/04/2013
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions153.0001/14/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0011/29/2012
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers129.2511/16/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0010/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions306.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions852.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions250.0008/02/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions207.0007/12/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0005/30/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions196.0005/30/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0003/08/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions242.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers288.0001/24/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/08/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0008/11/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/27/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/31/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/02/2010
MS-62ANACSBowers & Merena69.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0008/09/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0007/19/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0007/08/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/08/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/26/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena431.0002/15/2010
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC288.0001/25/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/06/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0010/22/2009
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC667.0009/21/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena748.0008/05/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions518.0003/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/21/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0012/22/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC748.0012/18/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC299.0011/10/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0010/06/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0010/01/2008
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers575.0009/16/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC316.0007/21/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC285.0006/02/2008
MS-65+NGCStack's575.0002/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/09/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC316.0011/15/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0011/14/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0010/02/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0008/15/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0006/05/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0006/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/02/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0002/20/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/09/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0009/19/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0009/18/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0009/06/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/14/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/19/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/07/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0006/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0012/13/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0009/26/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0009/26/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC266.0006/27/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/22/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0005/11/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC230.0004/25/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions290.0003/20/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0003/09/2005
MS-64ANACSDavid Lawrence RC242.0002/28/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0012/13/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/21/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions253.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/26/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions247.0007/21/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0005/05/2004
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,610.0003/09/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions236.0003/03/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0001/12/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/12/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/12/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions920.0011/26/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0008/06/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0007/16/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0005/05/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0005/05/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions932.0002/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/13/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/08/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions121.0011/25/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0011/05/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2002
MS-64SEGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0009/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/27/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/27/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0006/25/2002
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0006/02/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions233.0011/18/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0011/13/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0010/06/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions518.0008/08/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0006/02/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0006/02/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions222.0004/05/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions529.0002/01/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions230.0008/06/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0008/06/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions661.0008/05/2000
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries690.0006/05/2000