As of May, 2024, a 1893 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $185.00 and $12,000.00, 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 $12,650.00 in the 07/01/2008 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: 2,195
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1893 Penny, Rd (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6712,000.00
MS-66+4,500.00
MS-663,250.00
MS-65+1,750.00
MS-651,350.00
MS-64+825.00
MS-64650.00
MS-63+450.00
MS-63375.00
MS-62+280.00
MS-62260.00
MS-61200.00
MS-60185.00

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 State185.0012,000.002,005.77

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, RB (Proof)N/AN/A150.007,000.00
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, Rd (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

$230.00

Lowest Sale Price
$690.00

Highest Sale Price
$427.77

Average Sale Price
$660.00

Most Recent Sale Price
37

Number of Sales
$15,827.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-676,009.0012,650.009,387.00
MS-66949.007,475.002,289.82
MS-65633.002,243.001,046.45
MS-64+540.50540.50540.50
MS-64230.00690.00427.77
MS-62264.00264.00264.00
AU-501,092.001,092.001,092.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1893 Penny, RD (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $12,650.00.

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, RD (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1893 Penny, RD (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.79% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / David Lawrence RC with 6.06% / 4.04% 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, RD (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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions874.8004/30/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0002/23/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,375.0001/16/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions264.0001/22/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5009/26/2019
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0008/04/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0007/17/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0007/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0005/01/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0001/30/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0007/06/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5004/26/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5007/05/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/01/2015
MS-64NGCGreat Collections577.5004/06/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections1,540.0010/20/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions368.0001/09/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers499.3808/04/2012
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC449.0001/30/2012
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,243.0009/06/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers403.0006/14/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0008/11/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0002/15/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/03/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions808.0001/06/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0007/31/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0002/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,588.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,093.0009/18/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0007/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena564.0004/01/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena920.0011/15/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0011/14/2007
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena834.0006/28/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0006/05/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0003/20/2007
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena863.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0008/13/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0008/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0005/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions311.0002/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0012/13/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0007/25/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0006/29/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0006/06/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/04/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/24/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0002/28/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions389.0002/13/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0011/04/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions375.0010/27/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions332.0006/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions350.0006/03/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions834.0005/05/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,265.0001/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0009/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0007/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0005/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0003/19/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,338.0002/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions949.0002/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0011/25/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0011/21/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,009.0009/01/2002
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,380.0008/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0010/03/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,236.0008/08/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/05/2001
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,507.0002/16/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions862.0001/04/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/04/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions253.0011/16/2000
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries3,220.0010/01/2000
AU-50NONEStack's1,092.0005/01/2000