As of May, 2024, a 1890 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $100.00 and $95,000.00, 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 $91,062.50 in the 10/08/2020 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin 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, 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-67+95,000.00
MS-6740,000.00
MS-66+29,500.00
MS-666,500.00
MS-65+2,600.00
MS-651,200.00
MS-64+750.00
MS-64550.00
MS-63+300.00
MS-63200.00
MS-62+150.00
MS-62130.00
MS-61110.00
MS-60100.00

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 State100.0095,000.0012,649.29

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 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, 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

$138.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,300.00

Highest Sale Price
$384.50

Average Sale Price
$376.00

Most Recent Sale Price
66

Number of Sales
$25,376.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6791,062.5091,062.5091,062.50
MS-66+22,800.0026,400.0024,600.00
MS-662,280.009,775.004,754.50
MS-65+460.006,600.001,343.95
MS-65780.002,990.001,360.16
MS-64138.001,300.00384.50
MS-63144.00235.00168.94
MS-60104.00104.00104.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1890 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $91,062.50.

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, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1890 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.79% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.69% / 6.41% 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, 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-65PCGSStack's Bowers840.0003/29/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0002/12/2023
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions940.0012/08/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC376.0010/30/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions992.4010/12/2022
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0008/31/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0005/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0003/09/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0008/25/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions22,800.0008/22/2021
MS-65PCGSScotsman1,180.0007/23/2021
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0007/15/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0004/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0001/13/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/13/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0010/17/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions91,062.5010/08/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0008/11/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,980.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0006/23/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0005/06/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0004/15/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0003/04/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0002/19/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,522.5001/30/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0001/01/2020
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers26,400.0008/20/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,400.0008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/16/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/16/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0012/26/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/14/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers264.0009/26/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,980.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0007/04/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0006/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0006/27/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers780.0006/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0002/20/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0001/09/2018
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0007/31/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0004/25/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0012/20/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions428.8811/29/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0010/03/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0008/09/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions152.7505/31/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0005/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,877.5004/27/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0001/10/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,300.0009/20/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions235.0006/30/2015
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,500.0006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions851.8806/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7505/12/2015
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections880.0007/20/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC650.0003/30/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions300.0011/01/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0008/08/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions259.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers388.0002/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions911.0001/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0010/18/2012
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0003/08/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/03/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0004/28/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0001/05/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,029.0011/13/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,035.0010/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/11/2009
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena880.0008/05/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/01/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC288.0002/05/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/28/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0004/01/2008
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/13/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/09/2008
MS-65+NGCStack's978.0001/07/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC414.0008/16/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,052.0008/08/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0006/05/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0005/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0003/21/2007
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers518.0002/13/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC368.0012/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,070.0011/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0007/11/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0003/06/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions104.0001/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,093.0009/18/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions408.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0007/27/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0005/09/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities350.0003/08/2005
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,323.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions320.0001/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/17/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0012/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,610.0011/30/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0011/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0009/09/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0008/23/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/20/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions806.0006/03/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0004/21/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0003/25/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/31/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/07/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0011/17/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0007/09/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions891.0006/25/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0006/02/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0005/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions834.0004/02/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0001/08/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0011/26/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,208.0008/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0006/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0006/01/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions260.0011/13/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0010/03/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0005/01/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries978.0010/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0008/09/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/06/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions368.0005/04/2000
MS-65+PCGSStack's1,265.0005/05/1998
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,180.0008/14/1996
MS-64NONEStack's303.0010/01/1992