As of May, 2024, a 1891 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $100.00 and $10,000.00, 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 $14,950.00 in the 04/01/2009 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, 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-66+10,000.00
MS-665,000.00
MS-65+2,350.00
MS-651,250.00
MS-64+750.00
MS-64600.00
MS-63+375.00
MS-63275.00
MS-62+185.00
MS-62140.00
MS-61115.00
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 State100.0010,000.001,761.67

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, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75.001,350.00
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, 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$259.00
Lowest Sale Price
$2,280.00
Highest Sale Price
$965.22
Average Sale Price
$1,320.00
Most Recent Sale Price
81
Number of Sales
$78,182.50
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+6,000.0012,000.008,154.17
MS-662,880.0014,950.005,926.08
MS-65+259.002,280.00965.22
MS-65408.007,637.501,393.34
MS-64150.00748.00373.59
MS-6351.00228.00159.19
MS-62138.00138.00138.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1891 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $14,950.00.

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, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1891 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.82% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.58% / 6.87% 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, 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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0005/24/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0004/17/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0004/17/2023
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0003/29/2023
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0002/19/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/25/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0001/15/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0012/18/2022
MS-65NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,233.7512/08/2022
MS-64PCGSScotsman561.0011/04/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0010/12/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/06/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers3,480.0008/31/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/06/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0005/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,280.0008/25/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers480.0006/16/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0004/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0001/13/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers228.0012/21/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0009/16/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,407.5007/16/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0006/23/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0006/07/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,080.0003/25/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers780.0003/25/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0003/25/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions903.6002/23/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0002/23/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions720.0002/19/2020
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0010/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0010/02/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0008/20/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0008/18/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0008/18/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,152.0007/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0003/16/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0001/02/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0012/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0010/14/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0008/22/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0006/27/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0006/21/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0002/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0001/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0012/07/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0011/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,351.2507/06/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7504/04/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,880.0003/29/2017
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions211.5002/21/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0010/31/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0010/03/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,693.7509/29/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,100.0009/19/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers329.0009/12/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5008/10/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5008/10/2016
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers423.0008/09/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5005/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0004/27/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions376.0004/05/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0004/03/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,064.4802/04/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions470.0001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,351.2506/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,106.2511/06/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5007/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,351.2506/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections1,100.0006/22/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions528.7504/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0011/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0009/25/2013
MS-65+ICGStack's Bowers528.7507/27/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections506.0005/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0002/07/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions588.0002/07/2013
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0001/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions324.0008/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0007/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0007/12/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0003/08/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers374.0001/24/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,265.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0010/13/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC834.0004/11/2011
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers127.0002/03/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/05/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0012/02/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0010/27/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0010/27/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0006/17/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena863.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena347.0006/17/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena805.0002/15/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/03/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0004/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0001/15/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2009
MS-64ANACSDavid Lawrence RC259.0012/22/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC357.0012/22/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/24/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions316.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0008/25/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0006/26/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0006/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0005/28/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0005/28/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions776.0004/07/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's748.0001/07/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,534.0012/10/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0011/14/2007
MS-64PCGSStack's230.0010/11/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions719.0008/06/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0007/12/2007
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC368.0006/18/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC368.0006/18/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,553.0002/13/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0010/11/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions756.0009/27/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC305.0008/14/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC989.0007/10/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/07/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0003/16/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0003/15/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0002/09/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC932.0001/23/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0001/05/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC345.0011/28/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0009/26/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/03/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0006/27/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC978.0005/16/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0005/09/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions339.0003/20/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0002/23/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/23/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/30/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/08/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions221.0009/22/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0009/09/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions259.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions339.0008/23/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0008/23/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0008/23/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/23/2004
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,438.0008/14/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena8,625.0008/14/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions522.0006/23/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0006/03/2004
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0006/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/05/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0003/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0001/31/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions576.0001/31/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0001/12/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions247.0008/06/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0007/26/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.0007/02/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0006/02/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions259.0005/21/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions414.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0011/19/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions414.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0006/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0006/02/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,910.0006/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0006/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries1,150.0002/28/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0002/24/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions518.0002/01/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions368.0006/02/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/01/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions178.0001/06/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions977.0001/04/2001
MS-63PCIHeritage Auctions51.0011/09/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0008/05/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions391.0005/04/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/04/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0003/02/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0003/02/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,320.0009/22/1997
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0007/30/1997
MS-65+NONEStack's495.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEStack's198.0001/01/1984

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