As of May, 2024, a 1891 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $75.00 and $1,350.00, 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 $2,128.00 in the 11/15/2001 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: 47,070,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1891 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-661,350.00
MS-65+950.00
MS-65900.00
MS-64+450.00
MS-64325.00
MS-63+250.00
MS-63210.00
MS-62+135.00
MS-62100.00
MS-6185.00
MS-6075.00

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 State75.001,350.00439.09

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 1891 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1891 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)4.0070.0072.00700.00
1891 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A150.002,150.00
1891 Penny DDO FS-101 S-1 (010.88), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.001,500.00
1891 Penny DDO FS-101 S-1 (010.88), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.002,200.00
1891 Penny RPD FS-301, S-3, BN (Regular Strike)15.00265.00300.00550.00
1891 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0010,000.00
1891 Penny DDO FS-101 S-1, BN (Regular Strike)18.00425.00490.001,200.00
1891 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A175.003,750.00
1891 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A250.003,000.00
1891 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A575.003,000.00
1891 Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A12,500.0023,500.00

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.

1891 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

$69.00

Lowest Sale Price
$940.00

Highest Sale Price
$203.47

Average Sale Price
$384.00

Most Recent Sale Price
145

Number of Sales
$29,503.40

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66150.00794.00428.17
MS-65+161.00881.25387.02
MS-65312.001,110.00658.29
MS-64+228.00352.50293.50
MS-6469.00940.00203.47
MS-6340.00216.00108.11
MS-6229.002,128.00250.00
MS-60360.00360.00360.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1891 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-62 having the highest max price $2,128.00.

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 1891 Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1891 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.70% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 9.67% / 8.18% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1891 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-64PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/10/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0008/02/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0004/10/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0003/22/2023
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC475.0003/12/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/25/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/25/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions117.0012/14/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0012/13/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers960.0011/09/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions129.0010/05/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers144.0009/21/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers168.0009/21/2022
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions159.0009/14/2022
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions154.0009/07/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions301.2006/01/2022
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers240.0005/18/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers216.0004/13/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0012/22/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0012/12/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers144.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/31/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0008/29/2021
MS-60ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers360.0006/16/2021
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers216.0006/16/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions228.0006/09/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0005/26/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers528.0003/31/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC750.0003/28/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0002/24/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0001/06/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/06/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions144.0012/23/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC145.0011/22/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0011/04/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0009/06/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0006/03/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0005/06/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0003/11/2020
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions312.0002/19/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0002/05/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/12/2020
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions456.0012/25/2019
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC145.0008/11/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions396.0004/17/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0004/03/2019
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers660.0003/05/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0002/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0001/30/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0001/23/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0001/23/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0001/09/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0012/26/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions94.0012/19/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers180.0011/01/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/26/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/26/2018
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0009/26/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0009/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0008/22/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0008/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/08/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/08/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0008/01/2018
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions240.0007/25/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0007/25/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0007/18/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0007/04/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers144.0006/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0005/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0005/01/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0001/30/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers110.0001/24/2018
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions228.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0001/09/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions907.5012/17/2017
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC775.0011/20/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers528.0011/08/2017
MS-64+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0010/02/2017
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC110.0009/25/2017
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0009/11/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0008/29/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0008/28/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions525.0006/15/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers85.0005/03/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers141.0002/22/2017
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers646.0002/13/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions152.7511/29/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7511/29/2016
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC50.0011/14/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC625.0010/31/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions472.3510/31/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC725.0009/05/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers540.5003/30/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2502/07/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/10/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0001/10/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0012/03/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0009/29/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7508/04/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions165.6807/14/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0006/30/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions188.0005/10/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0004/26/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0004/05/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions341.9303/31/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions352.5002/10/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers940.0002/06/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions48.0002/03/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC260.0001/04/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions737.9012/04/2014
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions135.1308/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1307/28/2014
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions135.1305/19/2014
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/23/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions118.6803/17/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions86.0003/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2502/17/2014
MS-62ANACSGreat Collections66.0002/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0012/02/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers334.8811/08/2013
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions441.0011/01/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0010/21/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions95.0007/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0007/08/2013
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections162.0006/16/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections222.0005/12/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions170.0003/18/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions106.0003/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers504.0002/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0001/14/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions165.0001/14/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions213.0007/30/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0005/30/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions104.0005/21/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/07/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0002/02/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions127.0002/02/2012
MS-62NGCGreat Collections56.0001/22/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/02/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections223.0001/01/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0012/19/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions322.0012/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions155.0009/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/07/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0008/11/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0007/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0004/27/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/31/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/04/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/22/2010
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions154.0008/16/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0006/07/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena475.0002/15/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/25/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/29/2009
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0007/22/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions389.0003/25/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0003/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions322.0002/18/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0002/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0002/01/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/05/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/15/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0012/10/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0012/04/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0012/04/2008
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC75.0010/06/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions322.0010/01/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions127.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/03/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/06/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0007/07/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0006/11/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0006/04/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0005/12/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/05/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0004/23/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC173.0004/03/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions152.0001/21/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0001/14/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions69.0012/05/2007
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC173.0010/18/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/03/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/02/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0010/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/12/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions276.0006/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers604.0005/29/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC794.0005/21/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0004/02/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0009/20/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0009/19/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0009/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions116.0009/19/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0008/22/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0008/21/2006
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC98.0007/31/2006
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC127.0007/17/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0005/03/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0004/26/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions431.0003/22/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0001/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0011/30/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0010/16/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0010/02/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0007/27/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC132.0007/18/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0006/05/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0005/09/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0004/03/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0003/16/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0002/28/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions120.0002/28/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0002/13/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0002/09/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0002/06/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0001/17/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0001/02/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions132.0009/29/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions190.0009/13/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions150.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0007/20/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions164.0003/29/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions132.0003/03/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0003/03/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions63.0002/18/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions259.0001/31/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions107.0001/12/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0011/17/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions70.0008/20/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions276.0006/02/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/14/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions69.0002/12/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions155.0011/25/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0008/06/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0005/22/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0001/03/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0011/28/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions2,128.0011/15/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions230.0010/03/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions345.0010/03/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions191.0004/19/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0010/04/2000
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0008/05/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions120.0007/27/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0006/15/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions80.0006/08/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0005/25/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0004/26/2000