As of May, 2024, a 1896 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $75.00 and $15,500.00, 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 $25,300.00 in the 07/31/2009 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: 39,055,431
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1896 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-6715,500.00
MS-66+6,000.00
MS-663,400.00
MS-65+2,150.00
MS-651,750.00
MS-64+750.00
MS-64650.00
MS-63+260.00
MS-63175.00
MS-62+115.00
MS-62100.00
MS-6185.00
MS-6075.00

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 State75.0015,500.002,385.38

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 1896 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1896 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0062.0065.00460.00
1896 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A150.001,750.00
1896 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.003,250.00
1896 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1 (011.4), BN (Regular Strike)26.00107.00160.00210.00
1896 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.00360.00
1896 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A170.00600.00
1896 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A175.001,900.00
1896 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A225.007,000.00
1896 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A500.0012,000.00

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.

1896 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$71.00
Lowest Sale Price
$575.00
Highest Sale Price
$280.74
Average Sale Price
$288.00
Most Recent Sale Price
80
Number of Sales
$22,459.25
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-685,750.0017,250.009,660.00
MS-6711,400.0025,300.0018,350.00
MS-66+3,055.005,760.004,483.75
MS-661,265.006,462.503,293.53
MS-65+127.002,585.00817.52
MS-65517.002,880.001,217.93
MS-64+600.00600.00600.00
MS-6471.00575.00280.74
MS-6369.00168.00133.00
MS-62161.00161.00161.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1896 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $25,300.00.

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 1896 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1896 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.92% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.69% / 5.26% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1896 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-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0004/30/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0004/10/2023
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0003/29/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0002/12/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0001/15/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,347.5012/08/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0011/09/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0010/09/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0010/09/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions312.0009/14/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0009/07/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions900.0008/31/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0007/17/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0005/23/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,760.0004/13/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0004/13/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0002/23/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0012/19/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers168.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0008/29/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions750.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,340.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/09/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0004/25/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,582.5004/21/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0001/13/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/06/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0012/21/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0009/16/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0008/11/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions372.0007/08/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers780.0006/23/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers384.0003/25/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0003/04/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions264.0002/19/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0001/29/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0012/11/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC285.0008/25/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11,400.0008/18/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0008/14/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0006/09/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0005/29/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions156.0004/24/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0003/05/2019
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC950.0003/03/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions216.0001/16/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0012/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0009/09/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/09/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0009/05/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0007/25/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,300.0007/22/2018
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,200.0006/21/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,760.0005/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0005/01/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/09/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions300.0001/09/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/03/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions552.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/10/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0006/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,408.7501/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.0010/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5010/03/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions705.0009/07/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0008/10/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions517.0008/10/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0004/26/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0002/04/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,640.0001/06/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0010/28/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,640.0009/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5005/12/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions646.2504/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5001/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5007/10/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions364.0012/02/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers411.2511/08/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions247.0010/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0005/19/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions263.0002/04/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,351.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions394.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers881.2508/04/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers661.2508/04/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/08/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0012/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers949.0009/06/2011
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers633.0008/15/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,151.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers460.0006/14/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0003/17/2011
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,357.0002/24/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers219.0002/03/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena3,738.0008/07/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/03/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/06/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0011/13/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0009/21/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0007/31/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/01/2009
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC575.0012/22/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0009/22/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC989.0008/18/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/26/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0006/26/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0005/28/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/01/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0003/12/2008
MS-65+NGCStack's1,265.0002/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/20/2008
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers575.0009/25/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/22/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0008/08/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena575.0008/04/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/18/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC621.0006/25/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC207.0006/18/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0005/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0005/01/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0005/01/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions489.0004/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/20/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,323.0002/13/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions443.0001/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena863.0011/09/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0009/19/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/13/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions403.0009/13/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC610.0009/04/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0007/07/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions260.0006/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0005/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/26/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions489.0003/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/09/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0012/04/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0011/07/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0009/26/2005
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,725.0005/29/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0003/24/2005
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions661.0003/24/2005
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers978.0002/23/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions162.0002/06/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions443.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0012/13/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0012/08/2004
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,600.0011/30/2004
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,588.0011/28/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0011/08/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions391.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries4,830.0009/16/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,524.0009/09/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena5,290.0008/14/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/20/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0006/23/2004
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,323.0006/02/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0004/14/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions250.0003/29/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0002/02/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0001/31/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/31/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0001/31/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0011/26/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions529.0008/06/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0008/06/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0005/05/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions506.0005/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions259.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/08/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions247.0011/25/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0009/29/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0008/27/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/06/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0006/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0006/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0004/25/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,438.0004/01/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0010/06/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0010/03/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions719.0008/08/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0005/01/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions121.0005/01/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries805.0003/08/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0002/24/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions175.0002/08/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions661.0002/01/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions632.0002/01/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions575.0011/16/2000
MS-64PCIHeritage Auctions71.0011/09/2000
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries776.0010/01/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions181.0008/24/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0008/05/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions719.0006/07/2000
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries3,910.0006/05/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions130.0005/04/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0004/26/2000
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena552.0003/23/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0003/02/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2000
MS-68NGCBowers & Merena5,980.0001/04/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/01/1998
MS-65+NONEStack's715.0010/01/1992

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