As of May, 2024, a 1894 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $115.00 and $37,500.00, 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 $11,500.00 in the 01/03/2011 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: 16,749,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1894 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-6737,500.00
MS-66+8,000.00
MS-662,500.00
MS-65+1,600.00
MS-651,500.00
MS-64+825.00
MS-64675.00
MS-63+410.00
MS-63325.00
MS-62+225.00
MS-62200.00
MS-61135.00
MS-60115.00

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 State115.0037,500.004,154.62

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 1894 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1894 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)5.00100.00110.001,250.00
1894 Penny, BN (Proof)100.00110.00125.002,600.00
1894 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A115.003,500.00
1894 Penny MPD FS-402 S-2, BN (Regular Strike)15.00205.00225.00400.00
1894 Penny MPD FS-402 S-2, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A450.001,025.00
1894/1894 Penny RPD, FS-301, S-1, BN (Regular Strike)48.00575.00650.001,900.00
1894/1894 Penny RPD, FS-301, S-1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A710.002,700.00
1894/1894 Penny RPD, FS-301, S-1, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,500.006,500.00
1894 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A160.004,250.00
1894 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A350.002,800.00
1894 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A175.0020,000.00

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.

1894 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$345.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,220.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,019.27

Average Sale Price
$1,260.00

Most Recent Sale Price
93

Number of Sales
$94,792.44

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-677,475.009,200.008,395.00
MS-66+2,640.0011,500.007,272.53
MS-661,035.007,475.003,165.51
MS-65+345.003,220.001,019.27
MS-65660.001,703.751,134.38
MS-64+456.00705.00622.00
MS-64204.005,405.00452.12
MS-63156.00204.00182.00
MS-6264.0064.0064.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1894 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $11,500.00.

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 1894 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1894 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.00% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 9.64% / 6.43% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1894 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-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0008/20/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0003/29/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,024.0002/12/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0001/15/2023
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,703.7512/08/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/23/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0011/09/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0010/12/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,740.0005/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0003/21/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,640.0011/30/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0010/13/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0009/08/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0007/14/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,200.0004/25/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers336.0003/31/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0002/03/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0001/13/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers408.0012/21/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions948.0009/09/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/11/2020
MS-65PCGSScotsman1,298.0007/24/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers384.0006/23/2020
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers456.0006/23/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions348.0005/06/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/22/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0002/23/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0002/23/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0002/23/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers336.0001/29/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,522.5012/12/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/07/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,240.0008/18/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0007/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0007/14/2019
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,350.0003/31/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0003/05/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,260.0003/05/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0001/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0012/19/2018
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,693.7511/15/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0009/26/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/09/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,040.0008/22/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers900.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0008/19/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,260.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,045.0008/19/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0007/25/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0006/27/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,500.0006/21/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0006/06/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/22/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0002/22/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions312.0001/30/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions660.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0009/12/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/07/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions910.6304/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/10/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5011/22/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5010/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0009/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5008/10/2016
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,292.5008/09/2016
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0007/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,196.1507/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5005/03/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0004/27/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.4004/27/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2503/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/04/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5002/04/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,292.5009/14/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,937.5009/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,199.6808/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5007/12/2015
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,232.5006/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5005/19/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5004/26/2015
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers705.0003/27/2015
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,116.2503/06/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,997.5003/06/2015
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers705.0002/06/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,702.5001/07/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions793.1301/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5001/04/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,173.7511/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0010/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0010/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/23/2014
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,702.5006/02/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0004/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,364.1004/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,862.3802/03/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,586.0010/28/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.0008/08/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0007/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0004/24/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0003/21/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers646.0002/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0001/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections341.0003/25/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0003/08/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers518.0001/24/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers403.0001/24/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/03/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/08/2011
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers748.0009/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers661.0008/15/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers307.0006/14/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0006/01/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0006/01/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0002/03/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/03/2011
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers891.0002/03/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/05/2011
MS-66+PCGSBowers & Merena11,500.0001/03/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0012/02/2010
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena748.0011/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions346.0008/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena633.0008/07/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,093.0008/07/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0007/08/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena575.0006/17/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/28/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/28/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC861.0002/25/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC776.0001/28/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/06/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/06/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/06/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/06/2010
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena748.0001/05/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena748.0011/13/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena719.0011/13/2009
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC8,510.0010/26/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions207.0010/22/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC920.0009/28/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0009/11/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/11/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0008/05/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0007/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena978.0006/01/2009
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers719.0005/26/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,456.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0004/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions360.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,093.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/01/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC437.0012/18/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC713.0011/20/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena320.0011/01/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC472.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC495.0008/28/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0007/30/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/30/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0005/28/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC392.0005/08/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0005/07/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0004/01/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena6,900.0004/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0003/06/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/13/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/09/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0012/24/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena350.0011/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/06/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/08/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/18/2007
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,175.0005/29/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0002/20/2007
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,888.0002/13/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0011/29/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena4,600.0011/09/2006
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC357.0011/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/13/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers633.0009/12/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0008/21/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0006/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2005
MS-64NGCScotsman5,405.0007/08/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/29/2005
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,725.0006/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0005/23/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions359.0004/27/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions536.0004/13/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions489.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,323.0002/23/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0002/20/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/17/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions566.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0001/11/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/13/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions499.0012/01/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0011/08/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0011/04/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions489.0011/04/2004
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities600.0010/11/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0008/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,035.0008/15/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena4,830.0008/14/2004
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR4,140.0006/23/2004
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR3,600.0006/01/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions495.0003/24/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/31/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/31/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0001/12/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,910.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0012/24/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0009/03/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0007/26/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0007/26/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0007/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0001/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0011/25/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0009/29/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0009/29/2002
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,875.0009/23/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0007/27/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/18/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0006/01/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions472.0006/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0006/01/2002
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,438.0002/18/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0010/03/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/01/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/01/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,945.0010/01/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,121.0005/04/2000
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0003/18/1999
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions1,322.0006/01/1998
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena1,155.0003/06/1997