As of May, 2024, a 1893 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $150.00 and $7,000.00, 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 $2,400.00 in the 03/29/2023 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 2,195
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1893 Penny, Rb (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+7,000.00
MS-675,500.00
MS-66+3,150.00
MS-661,350.00
MS-65+800.00
MS-65600.00
MS-64+540.00
MS-64500.00
MS-63+385.00
MS-63315.00
MS-62+270.00
MS-62250.00
MS-61175.00
MS-60150.00

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 State150.007,000.001,498.93

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 (Regular Strike)4.0052.0055.002,200.00
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, 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, Rb (Proof) – 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

$1.75

Lowest Sale Price
$822.50

Highest Sale Price
$327.28

Average Sale Price
$384.00

Most Recent Sale Price
65

Number of Sales
$21,273.35

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66840.002,400.001,308.88
MS-65345.002,232.50617.93
MS-641.75822.50327.28
MS-63118.00286.00192.87
MS-62132.00253.00176.25

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1893 Penny, RB (Proof) 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 $2,400.00.

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, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1893 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.46% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.78% / 4.79% 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, RB (Proof) 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 Bowers528.0005/10/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/29/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0011/09/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers336.0010/11/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions630.0008/31/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers480.0006/17/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers480.0010/27/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions516.0010/04/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0005/12/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0010/21/2020
MS-64ICGStack's Bowers408.0008/11/2020
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions528.7507/16/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions396.0007/15/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers336.0006/10/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers480.0006/10/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0004/01/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions372.0003/25/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0001/12/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0008/21/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers408.0006/12/2019
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers480.0004/30/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions264.0002/13/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions528.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0001/30/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,057.5009/27/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC425.0008/05/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0006/27/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0002/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0001/09/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions180.0012/26/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers264.0012/13/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions424.8009/12/2017
MS-65PCGSBonham's409.0009/05/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers382.0009/04/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions204.0008/22/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers399.5003/29/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0003/28/2017
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions211.5002/21/2017
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions525.0008/17/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions223.2508/02/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.0006/12/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/04/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions517.0001/06/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5008/16/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers364.2508/12/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions646.2506/07/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2503/01/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/15/2015
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions193.8802/10/2015
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers552.2502/06/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions646.2502/01/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,057.4302/01/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions246.7511/14/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions822.5011/14/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions284.3510/08/2014
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers822.5006/02/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections286.0012/22/2013
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,092.5007/18/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections301.0006/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections275.0002/17/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0002/07/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0011/29/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions176.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0011/29/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers705.0011/16/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0009/06/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0004/18/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions546.0002/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/02/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions233.0002/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0010/13/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/07/2011
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers252.0009/06/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers259.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0006/01/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0006/01/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/27/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0012/02/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena270.0011/09/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0006/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0004/28/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions242.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0012/03/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions276.0010/26/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions546.0007/31/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0007/29/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC307.0011/13/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions253.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0006/26/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions920.0005/28/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions196.0003/12/2008
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC498.0001/10/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2008
MS-64SEGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0012/13/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0012/04/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0010/10/2007
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers265.0009/25/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0008/15/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions444.0008/15/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0006/25/2007
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0006/11/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0006/05/2007
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers242.0005/29/2007
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers504.0005/29/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0004/02/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0010/24/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/18/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0008/22/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0008/06/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0003/15/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/09/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions427.0012/19/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions184.0011/06/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions504.0009/11/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions345.0008/01/2005
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC453.0006/27/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0005/15/2005
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC454.0004/25/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/28/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0002/23/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions417.0002/09/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/12/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/12/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0008/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions224.0008/23/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions128.0008/23/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0007/26/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0006/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0001/07/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0008/06/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0008/06/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions190.0008/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0006/11/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0006/02/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions357.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0009/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/27/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0002/24/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0011/18/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions380.0008/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0006/06/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions180.0005/30/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions118.0011/18/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/16/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions130.0008/24/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,045.0005/20/1996
MS-65NONEStack's468.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena825.0010/01/1987
MS-63NONEStack's286.0001/01/1984
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.7506/01/1941