As of May, 2024, a 1890 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $85.00 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 $4,112.50 in the 03/21/2014 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: 57,180,114
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1890 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+1,200.00
MS-65900.00
MS-64+450.00
MS-64300.00
MS-63+225.00
MS-63200.00
MS-62+140.00
MS-62110.00
MS-6190.00
MS-6085.00

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 State85.002,250.00540.91

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, 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, 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

$21.00

Lowest Sale Price
$690.00

Highest Sale Price
$201.13

Average Sale Price
$240.00

Most Recent Sale Price
136

Number of Sales
$27,353.99

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66823.004,112.502,037.10
MS-65+196.001,035.00408.66
MS-65312.00940.00607.66
MS-64+763.75763.75763.75
MS-6421.00690.00201.13
MS-6336.00264.00116.94
MS-6241.0075.0055.31
MS-6137.0037.0037.00
MS-6032.0032.0032.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1890 Penny, RB (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 $4,112.50.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1890 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 79.69% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.90% / 6.51% 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 (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-64NGCStack's Bowers240.0007/26/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0004/30/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions159.0004/30/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions504.0004/17/2023
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC225.0004/02/2023
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC213.0003/05/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions174.0002/15/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions210.0012/14/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers240.0011/16/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers660.0011/09/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers264.0010/11/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers216.0010/11/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions139.0009/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0009/14/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions164.0008/31/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions192.0008/31/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0007/21/2022
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers168.0006/29/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0005/25/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers240.0004/26/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions164.0003/09/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions312.0003/07/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0011/14/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0011/07/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.6009/22/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0009/01/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.6008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0008/29/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0008/18/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0008/11/2021
MS-65PCGSScotsman767.0007/23/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0006/23/2021
MS-65ICGGoldberg Auctioneers312.0006/16/2021
MS-63ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers144.0006/16/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions254.4006/09/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0005/26/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0005/19/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/21/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers264.0003/31/2021
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions940.0002/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions248.4002/24/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions312.0002/17/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers312.0012/21/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions252.0012/02/2020
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC240.0010/25/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135.0010/11/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/16/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0008/19/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0007/22/2020
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC550.0005/10/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions252.0002/19/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions632.4002/12/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0001/29/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions625.2001/01/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions408.0010/25/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions180.0008/07/2019
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers110.0005/29/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions408.0005/08/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions65.0003/13/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0002/13/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions189.6002/06/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0012/19/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions51.0012/05/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0011/14/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0011/11/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions192.0010/10/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0005/23/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/01/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0004/29/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions552.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0003/27/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions144.0003/20/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions120.0003/20/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0002/22/2018
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers106.0002/19/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions94.0002/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0001/23/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0001/09/2018
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions156.0011/28/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0011/13/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0011/07/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/07/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions660.0009/19/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC190.0009/11/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers90.0008/23/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions168.0008/22/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions129.2503/14/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0001/31/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7501/17/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7511/29/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2511/29/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC625.0011/07/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0004/05/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers705.0003/30/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2503/15/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions329.0005/10/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0005/10/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2504/26/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions287.8803/01/2015
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers763.7502/06/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0012/04/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions75.0010/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3808/25/2014
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections64.9008/17/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections228.8007/13/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions158.6304/21/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers199.7503/25/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5003/21/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections216.7002/23/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions123.3802/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions617.0012/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers828.3811/08/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions72.0010/28/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0009/25/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions141.0008/19/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions329.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers165.0004/16/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions113.0003/25/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers764.0002/22/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0002/18/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0002/04/2013
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions223.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions165.0001/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions118.0001/07/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0012/24/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions195.0010/18/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions94.0010/08/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0009/06/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0008/27/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/12/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0005/30/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions322.0004/18/2012
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers316.0003/22/2012
MS-62ANACSGreat Collections41.0002/05/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions113.0001/09/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/03/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0012/08/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions155.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0009/07/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions99.0005/23/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions115.0005/23/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/27/2011
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0003/28/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers150.0002/03/2011
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC196.0012/20/2010
MS-64ANACSBowers & Merena128.0011/09/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena132.0011/09/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0010/18/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0007/08/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0007/08/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0004/19/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0012/03/2009
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC288.0010/01/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions53.0009/23/2009
MS-65+ANACSBowers & Merena270.0009/22/2009
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0008/19/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions89.0007/29/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0007/06/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena690.0006/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0004/15/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions138.0003/09/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0002/01/2009
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC32.0012/18/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0011/12/2008
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0010/30/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0010/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/29/2008
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's150.0008/21/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions161.0008/20/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0008/18/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0008/04/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0007/07/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0006/25/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0005/05/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0004/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0004/23/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/12/2008
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers630.0002/13/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0012/27/2007
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions67.0012/05/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0011/14/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0011/14/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions98.0010/31/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0010/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0007/18/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/15/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0001/10/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/09/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0012/04/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/19/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0008/22/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0007/19/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/07/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0006/28/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions276.0005/01/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0004/30/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0004/30/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0004/26/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0001/11/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/02/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0009/28/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0009/26/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0008/10/2005
MS-61ANACSDavid Lawrence RC37.0007/11/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC144.0006/27/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions63.0005/11/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0003/27/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0002/13/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions129.0002/06/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions43.0011/03/2004
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions155.0010/27/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions259.0009/13/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0008/23/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0005/10/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions322.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions224.0002/25/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0011/17/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0011/05/2003
MS-65+ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0005/27/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/07/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions235.0005/05/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0004/02/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0001/13/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0001/13/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/13/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0005/22/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions253.0011/15/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0010/06/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions196.0010/03/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/07/2001
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0003/08/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions115.0002/15/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions311.0001/06/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0011/16/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions215.0009/14/2000
MS-63SEGSHeritage Auctions36.0005/25/2000
MS-64SEGSHeritage Auctions21.0005/25/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions210.0004/26/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0002/12/2000
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena248.0010/01/1987