As of May, 2024, a 1898 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $70.00 and $2,350.00, 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 $1,200.00 in the 12/11/2023 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: 49,821,284
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1898 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-672,350.00
MS-66+875.00
MS-66700.00
MS-65+485.00
MS-65450.00
MS-64+300.00
MS-64225.00
MS-63+150.00
MS-63130.00
MS-62+90.00
MS-6280.00
MS-6175.00
MS-6070.00

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 State70.002,350.00460.00

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 1898 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1898 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)6.0065.0067.00425.00
1898 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A130.002,400.00
1898 Penny MPD FS-402 S-5, BN (Regular Strike)31.00162.00165.00350.00
1898 Penny MPD FS-402 S-5 (011.66), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A180.00400.00
1898 Penny MPD FS-402 S-5 (011.66), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A285.002,650.00
1898 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75.0025,000.00
1898 Penny MPD FS-401 S-12 (011.65), BN (Regular Strike)31.00150.00180.00285.00
1898 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A160.006,500.00
1898 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A175.0017,500.00
1898 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A185.0025,000.00
1898 Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A200.0011,500.00

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.

1898 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

$57.00

Lowest Sale Price
$360.00

Highest Sale Price
$135.41

Average Sale Price
$240.00

Most Recent Sale Price
129

Number of Sales
$17,467.58

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+1,200.001,200.001,200.00
MS-66299.00900.00483.07
MS-65+97.00540.50211.94
MS-65204.00915.00332.48
MS-64+384.00384.00384.00
MS-6457.00360.00135.41
MS-6332.00184.0076.59
MS-6245.0095.0061.13
MS-6129.0035.0032.33
MS-6031.0074.0052.50
PO-189.0089.0089.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1898 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $1,200.00.

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 1898 Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1898 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.16% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 10.03% / 9.34% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1898 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-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0012/11/2023
MS-65PCGSScotsman915.0007/28/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers240.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions155.0005/03/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0004/30/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0004/17/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers504.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers192.0003/08/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers264.0003/08/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers336.0002/15/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0012/28/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers336.0011/09/2022
MS-66NGCScotsman561.0011/04/2022
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers456.0010/11/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/31/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions186.0008/17/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers312.0008/10/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers408.0007/27/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0007/21/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions312.0007/13/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions456.0006/22/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0006/06/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions164.0006/06/2022
MS-65ANACSStack's Bowers360.0005/18/2022
MS-65ANACSStack's Bowers264.0005/18/2022
MS-65ANACSStack's Bowers240.0005/18/2022
MS-65ANACSStack's Bowers288.0005/18/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0003/09/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0001/23/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers168.0001/12/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers240.0001/12/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions119.0012/22/2021
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0012/12/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/18/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions156.0008/11/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers204.0007/28/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions174.0007/07/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers360.0006/16/2021
MS-63ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers132.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0006/09/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/26/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0004/14/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC900.0003/28/2021
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/06/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0012/23/2020
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers264.0012/21/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0012/16/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC95.0011/22/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers168.0007/29/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0004/22/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions288.0003/11/2020
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC130.0003/08/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0002/05/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/29/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/01/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0012/18/2019
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0010/20/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions132.0008/14/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC130.0008/04/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0006/26/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0004/10/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers100.0003/05/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0002/13/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions99.0001/09/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions204.0010/24/2018
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/03/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0008/08/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions109.0007/25/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0007/18/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions94.0006/27/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers132.0006/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0005/09/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions84.0004/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers180.0002/28/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC130.0002/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0002/06/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/23/2018
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0001/22/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions99.0001/09/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions216.0012/26/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions217.2012/05/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0012/05/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0010/23/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0009/05/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions99.0008/22/2017
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC260.0007/03/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5004/25/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0004/18/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0002/21/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/10/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0011/22/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0011/08/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0008/23/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0007/12/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions63.0005/24/2016
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0005/08/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135.0005/01/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6304/05/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers282.0003/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5001/17/2016
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC325.0011/29/2015
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC465.0010/18/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0010/06/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6309/29/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6309/15/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6308/11/2015
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0006/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions105.7505/24/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions79.0005/10/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions235.0003/10/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions74.0002/10/2015
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0001/11/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions367.7811/14/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections184.8010/12/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions176.2510/06/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections121.0008/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections220.0006/15/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7505/19/2014
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions141.0004/21/2014
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions540.5004/21/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections77.0004/13/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers135.1303/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7503/17/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions101.0503/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8802/27/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC160.0002/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions123.3802/17/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions123.0006/24/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections118.0006/23/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections106.0004/28/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0004/22/2013
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers310.0004/16/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions147.0003/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0002/07/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions115.0002/04/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions74.0001/21/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions76.0001/21/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions165.0001/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0012/30/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions106.0011/29/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0011/19/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions129.0010/08/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0009/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0005/07/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions115.0004/23/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions187.0003/05/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/30/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/23/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/16/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions115.0012/12/2011
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0012/08/2011
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0010/03/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0009/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/08/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions276.0007/07/2011
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers161.0006/14/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions69.0005/23/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/27/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions219.0004/27/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0002/07/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0001/31/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions144.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/27/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0009/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0007/19/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions89.0004/26/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0003/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0002/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/03/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0008/19/2009
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena425.0008/05/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0007/29/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions161.0007/01/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions53.0007/01/2009
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0006/24/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions74.0005/27/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions48.0005/20/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0005/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0003/23/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0003/04/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0003/04/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions138.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions104.0002/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions178.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC167.0012/22/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions184.0010/20/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions173.0010/01/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions54.0009/08/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0008/18/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions127.0007/07/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/02/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0006/23/2008
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0005/07/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC196.0005/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0004/21/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0003/24/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions233.0003/05/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/20/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/21/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC219.0001/14/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0001/09/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0010/01/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC431.0009/27/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC219.0006/11/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0006/06/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0006/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0005/15/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions104.0003/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC316.0011/27/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0010/24/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0010/18/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0010/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0009/20/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions161.0009/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions117.0009/18/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/22/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0008/21/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0006/05/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/30/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions57.0004/05/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0002/22/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0001/22/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions360.0001/15/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/09/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/04/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0012/18/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0012/07/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0011/09/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions299.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0010/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions145.0009/26/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0009/26/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0009/25/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC104.0009/19/2005
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC55.0007/11/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0005/18/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0004/25/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0003/30/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0003/13/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions138.0002/28/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions175.0012/08/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0009/22/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0009/13/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions518.0009/09/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions70.0008/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0007/21/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0006/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0006/07/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions150.0005/10/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0004/21/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions169.0003/10/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/12/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0012/24/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0012/24/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0009/10/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0008/06/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0008/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0008/06/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions167.0007/23/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions97.0005/05/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions75.0004/02/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions76.0002/12/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0001/08/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions83.0011/26/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions95.0007/28/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0006/11/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0012/19/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/03/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions150.0008/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions73.0003/22/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0002/24/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions71.0002/22/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0001/04/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions170.0010/12/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions115.0008/31/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0008/24/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions110.0001/19/2000