As of May, 2024, a 1892 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $4.00 and $68.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $72.00 and $400.00, 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 $1,380.00 in the 07/25/2005 by renowned auctioneer American Numismatic Rarities, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 37,647,087
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1892 Penny, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-65400.00
MS-64+250.00
MS-64210.00
MS-63+150.00
MS-63125.00
MS-62+100.00
MS-6290.00
MS-6180.00
MS-6072.00
AU-58+68.00
AU-5865.00
AU-55+60.00
AU-5556.00
AU-53+54.00
AU-5352.00
AU-50+50.00
AU-5048.00
XF-45+46.00
XF-4544.00
XF-4038.00
VF-3534.00
VF-3028.00
VF-2522.00
VF-2014.00
F-1510.00
F-128.00
VG-106.00
VG-86.00
G-65.00
G-45.00
AG-34.00

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 State72.00400.00164.11
About Uncirculated48.0068.0056.63
Extremely Fine38.0046.0042.67
Fine and Very Fine8.0034.0019.33
Good and Very Good5.006.005.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good4.004.004.00

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 1892 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1892 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A125.001,000.00
1892 Penny RPD FS-302 S-1 (010.9), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A245.00575.00
1892 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75.001,450.00
1892 Penny RPD FS-302 S-1 (010.9), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A390.00625.00
1892 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0028,000.00
1892 Penny FS-401 S-14 Heavy Die Scratches, BN (Regular Strike)25.00450.00500.00800.00
1892 Penny RPD FS-301, S-8, BN (Regular Strike)23.00172.00210.00350.00
1892 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A550.003,250.00
1892 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A180.004,000.00
1892 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A240.006,500.00

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.

1892 Penny, Bn (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

$55.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,380.00

Highest Sale Price
$172.92

Average Sale Price
$144.00

Most Recent Sale Price
32

Number of Sales
$5,533.58

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+80.001,121.00311.97
MS-65240.00391.20275.04
MS-6455.001,380.00172.92
MS-6340.00139.0077.65
MS-62+55.00144.0091.75
MS-6236.0075.0057.23
MS-6141.0041.0041.00
MS-6027.00288.0082.75
AU-5837.00306.00103.40
AU-55+60.0060.0060.00
AU-5522.0022.0022.00
XF-45+43.1443.1443.14
XF-4011.0025.0018.00
PO-159.0059.0059.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1892 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $1,380.00.

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 1892 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1892 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.34% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 11.88% / 9.90% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1892 Penny, BN (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 Bowers144.0008/24/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions95.0005/31/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers240.0005/10/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers264.0002/15/2023
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions134.0002/15/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers168.0012/13/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers168.0011/16/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers144.0011/09/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers120.0009/21/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0006/26/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions240.0004/06/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0003/09/2022
MS-62+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC78.0001/23/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions391.2001/19/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0010/27/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions288.0010/20/2021
AU-55+PCIGoldberg Auctioneers60.0006/16/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions156.0005/19/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers90.0003/31/2021
MS-62+NGCStack's Bowers90.0003/31/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions126.0012/02/2020
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers288.0008/11/2020
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.1405/10/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0003/11/2020
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0003/04/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0002/05/2020
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions144.0010/16/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0002/27/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions51.0012/05/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC145.0011/25/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0007/04/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0006/27/2018
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers240.0006/13/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions186.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers156.0012/13/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0011/07/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions114.0008/29/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC120.0002/13/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0012/27/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0005/09/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0004/26/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC155.0001/17/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0004/19/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions152.7502/03/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions98.7011/09/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections68.2009/21/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC160.0008/17/2014
AU-58ANACSGreat Collections37.0008/10/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0008/04/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections58.4004/06/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections82.6004/06/2014
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC135.0003/16/2014
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections61.6002/16/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions199.7502/03/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions135.1301/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0012/16/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions88.0010/28/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections37.0005/26/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0004/22/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0004/22/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers186.0004/16/2013
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0002/18/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions118.0001/14/2013
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/23/2012
MS-62NGCGreat Collections55.0011/18/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0010/15/2012
MS-61ANACSGreat Collections41.0010/07/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0009/03/2012
MS-62ANACSGreat Collections55.0006/03/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions53.0004/16/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions65.0003/26/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions104.0009/12/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0012/13/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/22/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions59.0007/19/2010
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions36.0009/16/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions56.0007/15/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions75.0012/29/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0011/26/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0011/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/05/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0004/11/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0001/15/2007
MS-64ANACSDavid Lawrence RC63.0012/11/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions45.0009/20/2006
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0009/20/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions92.0004/12/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0002/05/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions75.0001/30/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0011/02/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0009/26/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0007/25/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0011/21/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0005/05/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0001/07/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0012/24/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions161.0009/29/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions40.0009/26/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions43.0004/05/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions55.0002/08/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions80.0004/26/2000