As of May, 2024, a 1897 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $75.00 and $1,450.00, 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 $1,400.00 in the 03/28/2021 by renowned auctioneer David Lawrence RC, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 50,464,392
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1897 Penny, Rb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-661,450.00
MS-65+525.00
MS-65450.00
MS-64+325.00
MS-64275.00
MS-63+190.00
MS-63165.00
MS-62+110.00
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 State75.001,450.00340.91

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 1897 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1897 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2.0065.0070.00240.00
1897 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A150.003,500.00
1897 Penny RPD FS-402 S-8, BN (Regular Strike)27.00160.00215.00400.00
1897 Penny RPD FS-402 S-8, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A230.00575.00
1897 Penny MPD FS-401, S-1, BN (Regular Strike)55.00325.00350.003,500.00
1897 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80.00135,000.00
1897 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A225.0012,000.00
1897 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A450.0045,000.00
1897 Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A12,500.00110,000.00
1897 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A160.0012,500.00

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.

1897 Penny, Rb (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

$56.00

Lowest Sale Price
$546.00

Highest Sale Price
$148.42

Average Sale Price
$168.00

Most Recent Sale Price
117

Number of Sales
$17,365.48

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-671,023.601,200.001,111.80
MS-66240.001,400.00588.91
MS-65+86.00518.00210.43
MS-65264.00456.00325.36
MS-6456.00546.00148.42
MS-6345.00336.0082.32
MS-6230.0084.0055.50
MS-6023.00204.0094.33
PO-132.0032.0032.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1897 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $1,400.00.

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 1897 Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1897 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 78.84% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 9.13% / 5.39% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1897 Penny, RB (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-64NGCStack's Bowers168.0007/26/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0006/28/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0001/25/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0012/28/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions169.0012/21/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers168.0011/16/2022
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers384.0011/09/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers100.0009/21/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0009/14/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers456.0006/29/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers312.0003/23/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0003/09/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0002/09/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC235.0012/19/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers312.0011/10/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers180.0010/27/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions180.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers132.0007/28/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers132.0007/28/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0006/23/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers168.0006/16/2021
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers84.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0006/09/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0005/26/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers312.0005/25/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers228.0003/31/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,400.0003/28/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0002/24/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0001/13/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/06/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers132.0012/21/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0012/09/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions132.0006/03/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/06/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions630.0003/04/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0001/15/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0001/01/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0012/18/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0011/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/11/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions132.0008/14/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0008/14/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions132.0003/20/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0003/20/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,023.6003/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0012/26/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0012/19/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/05/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0008/29/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0008/01/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/27/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/16/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions94.0005/01/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0004/24/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0004/24/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions114.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC145.0003/26/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers228.0003/21/2018
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers204.0003/21/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0003/20/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/22/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/09/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0012/26/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers132.0011/08/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions74.0011/07/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/07/2017
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0007/11/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers423.0006/21/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0003/07/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/10/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions223.2501/10/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions293.7511/29/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5011/29/2016
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC145.0009/05/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0009/04/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0007/11/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2506/21/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0005/09/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0005/03/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers117.5003/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5001/31/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions81.0012/27/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7509/29/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions74.0009/22/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions69.0009/15/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions69.0009/15/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions123.3808/11/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions64.0008/11/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0008/11/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions99.8808/04/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions69.0008/04/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions62.0008/04/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions56.0007/28/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions105.7507/28/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions58.0007/28/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions50.0007/28/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions52.0007/28/2015
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0006/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions188.0005/10/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0004/26/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0003/24/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2503/24/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions176.2502/03/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions74.0002/03/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions258.5001/18/2015
MS-62ICGGreat Collections50.0012/14/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections79.2011/16/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections155.1011/02/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0010/06/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections165.0007/06/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions182.1304/21/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers146.8803/27/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections79.2002/16/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1302/10/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections160.6102/09/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions182.1301/13/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections32.0011/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions317.0010/28/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0010/28/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections63.0010/27/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0007/22/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions141.0007/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0007/11/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections110.0006/23/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions61.0006/03/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers307.0005/30/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections183.0005/12/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions147.0004/01/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions157.0003/18/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions135.0001/14/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0012/24/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions165.0012/24/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions74.0010/22/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0010/18/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions176.0010/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions141.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0010/08/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections158.0006/17/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions161.0005/30/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0003/26/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions219.0003/19/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0002/02/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions196.0002/02/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions196.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0010/13/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions44.0010/10/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0009/12/2011
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0007/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0004/27/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions219.0004/27/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions99.0004/18/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0001/31/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0012/06/2010
MS-64ANACSBowers & Merena95.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0010/04/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0009/20/2010
MS-65+ANACSBowers & Merena151.0006/17/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0006/07/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/03/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/09/2009
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC196.0009/21/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0007/29/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions56.0007/15/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC81.0012/22/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0010/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions173.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC231.0008/18/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0008/04/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/04/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC91.0003/20/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions207.0002/18/2008
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC23.0001/31/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0012/10/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0012/05/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions115.0011/14/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0006/13/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0002/20/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0001/17/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0001/03/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0012/05/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0012/05/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0009/27/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0009/25/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0009/20/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions196.0009/19/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions184.0009/19/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0008/09/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0007/19/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions86.0007/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0004/26/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0004/11/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0002/12/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0001/09/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0001/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions93.0011/30/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0009/28/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions72.0009/26/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions299.0009/26/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0009/07/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions161.0008/01/2005
MS-64ANACSDavid Lawrence RC81.0007/11/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC98.0006/27/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions81.0005/11/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0002/06/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/05/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions107.0012/19/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions144.0009/13/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions357.0009/09/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions97.0006/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0004/21/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions85.0002/18/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions132.0002/02/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions108.0001/12/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0012/24/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0008/20/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions62.0008/13/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0008/06/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions52.0002/12/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions190.0009/03/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions368.0006/09/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions150.0006/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0012/12/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions299.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions97.0008/04/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions121.0007/04/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions81.0003/22/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions240.0001/04/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0001/04/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0006/07/2000
MS-63PCGSDavid Akers110.0010/01/1997
MS-64NONEStack's132.0010/01/1992