As of May, 2024, a 1890 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $2.00 and $75.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $80.00 and $1,000.00, 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 $1,150.00 in the 01/12/1999 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 57,180,114
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1890 Penny, 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-661,000.00
MS-65+425.00
MS-65350.00
MS-64+225.00
MS-64175.00
MS-63+135.00
MS-63115.00
MS-62+100.00
MS-6290.00
MS-6185.00
MS-6080.00
AU-58+75.00
AU-5870.00
AU-55+55.00
AU-5550.00
AU-53+45.00
AU-5342.00
AU-50+38.00
AU-5036.00
XF-45+32.00
XF-4530.00
XF-4020.00
VF-3514.00
VF-3012.00
VF-259.00
VF-207.00
F-156.00
F-125.00
VG-103.00
VG-83.00
G-63.00
G-43.00
AG-32.00

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 State80.001,000.00252.73
About Uncirculated36.0075.0051.38
Extremely Fine20.0032.0027.33
Fine and Very Fine5.0014.008.83
Good and Very Good3.003.003.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good2.002.002.00

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 1890 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1890 Penny, BN (Proof)150.00160.00185.001,000.00
1890 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A85.002,250.00
1890 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0095,000.00
1890 Penny MPD FS-402 (010.84), BN (Regular Strike)5.00250.00275.00550.00
1890 Penny TDO FS-101 S-1 (010.85), BN (Regular Strike)15.00375.00450.001,000.00
1890 Penny TDO FS-101 S-1 (FS-010.85), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A475.001,750.00
1890 Penny TDO FS-101 S-1 (010.85), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.001,200.00
1890 Penny MPD FS-401 S-3 (010.82), BN (Regular Strike)10.00225.00250.00500.00
1890 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A200.003,250.00
1890 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A250.004,000.00
1890 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500.006,500.00

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.

1890 Penny, 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

$50.00

Lowest Sale Price
$311.00

Highest Sale Price
$123.95

Average Sale Price
$117.00

Most Recent Sale Price
36

Number of Sales
$4,462.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+76.00200.00138.00
MS-65211.50360.00277.88
MS-6450.00311.00123.95
MS-63+99.0099.0099.00
MS-6348.00300.0096.80
MS-62+63.0084.0073.50
MS-6223.0081.0049.80
MS-6135.00109.0055.75
MS-6021.001,150.00104.50
AU-5811.0080.0051.33
AU-5517.0024.0020.33
AU-5324.0024.0024.00
AU-5014.00104.0037.00
XF-4512.0026.0019.00
VF-3524.0024.0024.00
VF-2022.0022.0022.00
F-1263.0063.0063.00
VG-820.0020.0020.00
G-413.0013.0013.00
PO-117.0074.0032.20

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1890 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-60 having the highest max price $1,150.00.

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 1890 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1890 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.60% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 11.11% / 7.14% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1890 Penny, 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-63PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0010/02/2023
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0004/05/2023
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions117.0003/15/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers120.0002/15/2023
G-4NGCDavid Lawrence RC13.0001/01/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers144.0011/16/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers264.0011/09/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions89.0009/21/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers120.0009/21/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions129.0008/31/2022
MS-60NGCDavid Lawrence RC45.0007/31/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions360.0001/19/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0012/22/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0010/20/2021
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers192.0006/16/2021
MS-62+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers84.0006/16/2021
MS-63+PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0005/19/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0001/06/2021
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions63.0001/06/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/06/2021
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0005/24/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0008/04/2019
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0005/19/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0009/12/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/11/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0005/16/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0005/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0004/24/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/07/2017
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers211.5005/03/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions84.0007/12/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/17/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7509/15/2015
VG-8ANACSGreat Collections20.0009/14/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections187.0007/06/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections18.0006/29/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions78.0005/12/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions92.0004/07/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5002/17/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions103.4001/06/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions76.0001/06/2014
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections47.0012/15/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections17.0009/22/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections110.0009/22/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections57.0007/21/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions66.0007/08/2013
MS-61ANACSGreat Collections109.0006/16/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections50.0005/26/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections79.0005/12/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0004/22/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions80.0004/22/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0004/08/2013
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0002/04/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections32.0012/23/2012
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers90.4811/16/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions50.0009/17/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections155.0006/10/2012
VF-20ANACSGreat Collections22.0004/22/2012
XF-45ANACSGreat Collections26.0004/01/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0002/13/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/03/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions20.0012/26/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions79.0012/19/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions116.0008/15/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions116.0008/08/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/08/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0008/01/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions109.0007/18/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions74.0001/31/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0012/13/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/22/2010
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions74.0008/05/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions99.0007/29/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions53.0007/15/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions53.0006/03/2009
AU-55DGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0004/09/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions54.0003/09/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC115.0012/18/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0008/11/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC138.0001/28/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0011/07/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0010/31/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0008/22/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0003/19/2007
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC150.0003/19/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0002/19/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0002/19/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0002/12/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0001/10/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions86.0001/03/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0010/09/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0009/18/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions50.0009/13/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0008/23/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0007/24/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0006/07/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0001/25/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0001/11/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0001/09/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0011/13/2005
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0009/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0009/26/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0009/26/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions20.0011/17/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions23.0011/03/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0010/20/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions121.0008/18/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0012/24/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0009/22/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0008/06/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0007/23/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions55.0007/09/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions82.0011/26/2002
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions39.0011/05/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions28.0012/19/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0012/19/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions35.0011/18/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions76.0008/15/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0009/07/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions23.0005/25/2000
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0005/18/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions50.0005/04/2000
MS-60NONEStack's1,150.0001/12/1999