As of May, 2024, a 1893 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $4.00 and $52.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $55.00 and $2,200.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $2,990.00 in the 06/28/2001 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 46,640,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1893 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-672,200.00
MS-66+1,650.00
MS-661,500.00
MS-65+475.00
MS-65325.00
MS-64+225.00
MS-64185.00
MS-63+130.00
MS-63110.00
MS-62+85.00
MS-6270.00
MS-6160.00
MS-6055.00
AU-58+52.00
AU-5850.00
AU-55+40.00
AU-5536.00
AU-53+34.00
AU-5334.00
AU-50+32.00
AU-5032.00
XF-45+28.00
XF-4528.00
XF-4026.00
VF-3520.00
VF-3018.00
VF-2514.00
VF-208.00
F-157.00
F-126.00
VG-106.00
VG-86.00
G-66.00
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 State55.002,200.00543.85
About Uncirculated32.0052.0038.75
Extremely Fine26.0028.0027.33
Fine and Very Fine6.0020.0012.17
Good and Very Good5.006.005.75
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 1893 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1893 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A125.004,500.00
1893 Penny RPD FS-301 S-2 (010.95), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.00500.00
1893 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80.001,800.00
1893 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0032,000.00
1893 Penny RPD FS-301 S-2 (010.95), BN (Regular Strike)6.00135.00165.00350.00
1893 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A150.007,000.00
1893 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A185.0012,000.00
1893 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A750.009,000.00

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.

1893 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

$40.00

Lowest Sale Price
$210.00

Highest Sale Price
$114.80

Average Sale Price
$139.00

Most Recent Sale Price
49

Number of Sales
$5,625.16

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66200.001,410.00603.67
MS-65+80.00360.00163.85
MS-65234.00264.00255.60
MS-64+132.00144.00138.00
MS-6440.00210.00114.80
MS-6344.001,610.00121.81
MS-62+57.0060.0058.50
MS-6239.0081.0056.67
MS-6131.0031.0031.00
MS-6021.002,415.00190.94
AU-5838.0070.0050.33
AU-5513.0051.0029.00
AU-506.002,990.00761.00
XF-45+31.0031.0031.00
VF-3010.0015.0012.50
VF-2525.0025.0025.00
VF-2026.0026.0026.00
G-67.007.007.00
PO-115.0025.0020.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1893 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-50 having the highest max price $2,990.00.

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 1893 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1893 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.70% share, followed by Great Collections / Stack's Bowers with 8.92% / 8.92% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1893 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-64NGCHeritage Auctions139.0003/29/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers264.0002/15/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers144.0002/15/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/21/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers168.0012/13/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers120.0011/09/2022
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0009/07/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers216.0008/10/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers264.0007/27/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,410.0005/01/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0002/16/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers144.0011/10/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions120.0008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0008/11/2021
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0006/23/2021
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers360.0005/25/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers120.0005/25/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions156.0005/19/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0012/09/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers144.0011/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/15/2020
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0005/10/2020
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions144.0003/11/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions234.0003/11/2020
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0002/02/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0012/25/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers105.0011/20/2019
MS-60PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0008/11/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0003/27/2019
MS-62+NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0003/03/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers85.0011/20/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0011/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0009/12/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/29/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0008/26/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC62.0007/22/2018
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers240.0006/13/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0004/29/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0004/24/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0004/10/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions55.0003/13/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers132.0002/28/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0002/27/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0002/19/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions53.0001/30/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0001/30/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0005/09/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0003/07/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions97.0011/22/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0006/21/2015
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0005/31/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions105.7505/10/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions105.7502/24/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions88.0010/06/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections84.7008/31/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions86.0008/25/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions40.0008/18/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions123.3807/28/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections25.0006/29/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections220.0006/22/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections111.1006/01/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions96.3504/28/2014
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0004/21/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions52.0004/07/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions112.8003/17/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions123.3801/06/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions90.0012/23/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections74.0012/15/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions106.0010/28/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0010/21/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions113.0010/14/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections127.0009/29/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0009/01/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections66.0008/11/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0007/29/2013
G-6PCGSGreat Collections7.0006/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions108.0006/03/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections21.0005/26/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0004/22/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers194.0004/16/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections15.0002/03/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions100.0012/24/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions94.0011/12/2012
VF-30PCGSGreat Collections15.0010/28/2012
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections66.0010/21/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions155.0009/06/2012
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections19.0009/02/2012
VF-25ANACSGreat Collections25.0004/01/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0001/30/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions89.0009/12/2011
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions26.0008/29/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions173.0005/30/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/31/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0003/22/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions99.0002/08/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0012/14/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions38.0007/15/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions50.0006/17/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions69.0003/09/2009
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/17/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0008/18/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions173.0005/28/2008
MS-65+ANACSDavid Lawrence RC150.0005/27/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions64.0003/12/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0003/12/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions104.0002/20/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC196.0001/31/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC242.0001/28/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0011/05/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0010/29/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/02/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0009/26/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0008/29/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0008/22/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0002/19/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0001/17/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0001/15/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions138.0012/05/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0011/01/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0010/18/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0007/24/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions75.0004/12/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions109.0001/30/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/11/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0010/05/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0010/02/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions55.0009/28/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0009/26/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0009/26/2005
MS-65+ANACSDavid Lawrence RC190.0008/08/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0007/04/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0001/02/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0011/21/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions155.0008/23/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0004/21/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions74.0009/24/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions52.0008/27/2003
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries1,610.0005/27/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions44.0004/02/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions201.0003/03/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions112.0003/03/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions54.0010/15/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions118.0002/06/2002
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena2,990.0006/28/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions85.0003/22/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0002/01/2001
AU-50PCIHeritage Auctions6.0011/16/2000
AU-55PCIHeritage Auctions13.0011/16/2000
MS-60PCIHeritage Auctions21.0009/21/2000
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions28.0008/31/2000
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0008/17/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions104.0008/06/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions110.0007/13/2000
MS-65+SEGSHeritage Auctions80.0005/04/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions200.0004/26/2000
MS-60NONEStack's2,415.0001/12/1999