As of May, 2024, a 1895 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $80.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $85.00 and $300.00, 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 $2,875.00 in the 08/06/2001 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: 38,341,474
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1895 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-65+300.00
MS-65225.00
MS-64+200.00
MS-64185.00
MS-63+150.00
MS-63135.00
MS-62+100.00
MS-6290.00
MS-6185.00
MS-6085.00
AU-58+80.00
AU-5880.00
AU-55+65.00
AU-5562.00
AU-53+55.00
AU-5352.00
AU-50+48.00
AU-5046.00
XF-45+44.00
XF-4542.00
XF-4035.00
VF-3528.00
VF-3024.00
VF-2516.00
VF-2012.00
F-1510.00
F-128.00
VG-105.00
VG-84.00
G-63.00
G-42.00
AG-31.00
FR-22.00
PO-13.00

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 State85.00300.00155.50
About Uncirculated46.0080.0061.00
Extremely Fine35.0044.0040.33
Fine and Very Fine8.0028.0016.33
Good and Very Good2.005.003.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good1.003.002.00

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 1895 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1895 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A150.001,450.00
1895 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A90.0025,000.00
1895 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1 (011.3), BN (Regular Strike)28.00155.00185.00255.00
1895 Penny RPD FS-301, Snow-1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A190.00370.00
1895 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1 (011.3), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A190.00650.00
1895 Penny RPD FS-302, S-9, BN (Regular Strike)26.00167.00220.00285.00
1895 Penny RPD FS-302 S-9 (011.31), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,350.001,350.00
1895 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A90.00750.00
1895 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A185.0012,500.00
1895 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1 (FS-011.3), RB (Proof)N/AN/A1,000.004,500.00
1895 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A165.002,250.00
1895 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A175.0010,500.00

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.

1895 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

$42.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,875.00

Highest Sale Price
$186.35

Average Sale Price
$100.00

Most Recent Sale Price
34

Number of Sales
$6,336.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66210.00408.00334.00
MS-65+71.00231.00142.41
MS-65150.00336.00196.14
MS-6442.002,875.00186.35
MS-6329.00192.0081.18
MS-62+80.0080.0080.00
MS-6230.0085.0048.63
MS-6133.0033.0033.00
MS-6024.00204.0062.16
AU-58+75.0075.0075.00
AU-5825.0092.0045.40
AU-5012.0028.0021.60
XF-45+35.0035.0035.00
XF-4047.0047.0047.00
PO-118.0050.0028.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1895 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $2,875.00.

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 1895 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1895 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.44% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 10.16% / 7.81% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1895 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-63PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0004/30/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers100.0004/12/2023
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC210.0002/05/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers192.0012/13/2022
MS-62+NGCDavid Lawrence RC80.0012/11/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0011/09/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0007/21/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions154.0007/13/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions384.0004/06/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions169.0003/23/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions139.0003/09/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions408.0001/19/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0012/22/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions99.0012/15/2021
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers80.0011/30/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC145.0011/28/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers168.0011/10/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers336.0009/22/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0008/11/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers132.0007/28/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0007/07/2021
MS-63ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers78.0006/16/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions94.0006/09/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers132.0005/25/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions186.0005/19/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC102.0002/21/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0011/04/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/26/2020
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers80.0007/29/2020
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0005/10/2020
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions89.0005/06/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/22/2020
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC105.0006/02/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0003/06/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0011/14/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0010/24/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC110.0009/02/2018
AU-58+PCGSStack's Bowers75.0006/27/2018
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC80.0004/30/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC95.0012/25/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/17/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions164.5005/10/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5010/20/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections18.0006/29/2014
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0003/09/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions170.3803/03/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions84.0001/06/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions96.0012/02/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections55.0007/21/2013
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections22.0007/07/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections18.0005/26/2013
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections231.0004/28/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0004/22/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0003/04/2013
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections21.0003/03/2013
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0002/04/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions135.0001/09/2013
AU-58NGCGreat Collections27.0011/25/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0010/18/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0010/08/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0009/06/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions50.0009/03/2012
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections25.0009/02/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0008/20/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions212.0008/02/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions50.0006/25/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0004/23/2012
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections85.0003/25/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions138.0012/19/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions161.0010/24/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0007/18/2011
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions91.0008/16/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions115.0009/02/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions127.0007/29/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions59.0007/15/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC104.0006/25/2009
MS-63DGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0003/19/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions48.0002/23/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0002/02/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions35.0011/10/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0008/18/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions150.0008/11/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0009/26/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0008/22/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0006/06/2007
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC75.0012/11/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/20/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0009/18/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions33.0009/13/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0008/21/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0008/14/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions89.0007/19/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0007/10/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions104.0004/23/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions42.0004/12/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions127.0003/06/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions69.0001/24/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0001/04/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0010/05/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0009/26/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0009/11/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0006/05/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0004/24/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0003/06/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0002/09/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0011/21/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions28.0004/21/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions82.0002/04/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0010/01/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions32.0008/20/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions48.0005/28/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0005/05/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0004/23/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions167.0002/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions98.0012/31/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0009/29/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions98.0008/06/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions98.0007/16/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions121.0007/09/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions121.0004/28/2002
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena2,875.0008/06/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions71.0011/09/2000
AU-58PCIHeritage Auctions28.0009/07/2000
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0005/18/2000
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions35.0005/04/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions210.0003/22/2000