As of May, 2024, a 1890 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $200.00 and $3,250.00, 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 $1,955.00 in the 02/13/2008 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 2,740
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1890 Penny, Rb (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66+3,250.00
MS-662,000.00
MS-65+1,300.00
MS-65700.00
MS-64+525.00
MS-64475.00
MS-63+400.00
MS-63360.00
MS-62+300.00
MS-62275.00
MS-61225.00
MS-60200.00

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 State200.003,250.00834.17

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 (Regular Strike)2.0075.0080.001,000.00
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, 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, Rb (Proof) – 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

$1.15

Lowest Sale Price
$1,035.00

Highest Sale Price
$305.73

Average Sale Price
$576.00

Most Recent Sale Price
66

Number of Sales
$20,178.03

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,495.001,955.001,650.00
MS-65+1,762.501,762.501,762.50
MS-65165.001,208.00536.62
MS-64+329.00329.00329.00
MS-641.151,035.00305.73
MS-63127.00396.00218.46
MS-6286.00330.00164.96
MS-61174.00174.00174.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1890 Penny, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-61 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $1,955.00.

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, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1890 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.92% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.81% / 5.41% 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, RB (Proof) 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-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions587.5011/05/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0004/30/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0004/17/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers576.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0002/22/2023
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0002/12/2023
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC775.0011/27/2022
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions174.0008/17/2022
MS-65NGCScotsman620.0007/22/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0006/06/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/31/2021
MS-62ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers330.0006/16/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions288.0006/09/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers288.0005/25/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0001/24/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers456.0012/16/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0010/21/2020
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers228.0008/11/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers216.0004/15/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0011/13/2019
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers240.0009/04/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0008/28/2019
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers204.0008/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/01/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0002/13/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0001/16/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0011/07/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0009/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0009/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0002/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0012/13/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers216.0011/08/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0009/12/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,650.0004/10/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions317.2504/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5010/31/2016
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers152.7508/09/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions305.5008/02/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0007/18/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions340.7504/26/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5002/04/2016
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers282.0008/12/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5008/04/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,043.4004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0002/10/2015
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections605.0012/21/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions305.5011/14/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0011/02/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0006/23/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions440.6304/23/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions426.5304/23/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions440.6304/23/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers376.0001/28/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers323.1301/14/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions293.7501/13/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions317.2501/06/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers317.2512/31/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections198.0012/22/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0009/25/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0003/21/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions544.0003/21/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0002/07/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.0001/09/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0010/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions353.0009/06/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections1,540.0007/15/2012
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers511.1307/01/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections264.0006/17/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0004/18/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/03/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0011/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0010/13/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions431.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers259.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0004/27/2011
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers265.0002/03/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/05/2011
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena179.0011/09/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena182.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0009/22/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions219.0009/22/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena403.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0004/28/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/03/2010
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena184.0011/16/2009
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena140.0011/16/2009
MS-66PCGSStack's1,610.0011/09/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0010/22/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena250.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0012/04/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions489.0012/04/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's1,035.0002/26/2008
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,955.0002/13/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/09/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC288.0008/27/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0006/05/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions232.0005/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions293.0003/20/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/17/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/09/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0009/20/2006
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers276.0009/12/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0008/22/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0006/06/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/11/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0011/13/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC167.0006/27/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions417.0005/25/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC217.0004/25/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions154.0011/10/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0008/23/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0007/26/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0005/10/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0001/12/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/07/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0011/17/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0004/30/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0001/15/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/08/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions242.0007/28/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/27/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions259.0008/04/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions300.0008/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions205.0006/27/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions385.0006/27/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions178.0005/01/2001
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions1,208.0011/16/2000
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions334.0002/12/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena605.0005/20/1996
MS-65NONEStack's165.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.1506/01/1941