As of May, 2024, a 1898 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $75.00 and $25,000.00, 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 $26,450.00 in the 10/13/2011 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, 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-67+25,000.00
MS-678,000.00
MS-66+5,000.00
MS-662,750.00
MS-65+925.00
MS-65875.00
MS-64+500.00
MS-64340.00
MS-63+225.00
MS-63185.00
MS-62+110.00
MS-6290.00
MS-6180.00
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 State75.0025,000.003,153.93

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, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.002,350.00
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, 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

$184.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,292.50

Highest Sale Price
$551.26

Average Sale Price
$660.00

Most Recent Sale Price
86

Number of Sales
$47,408.45

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-671,650.0026,450.007,874.47
MS-66+3,120.004,680.003,987.50
MS-66587.504,080.001,956.46
MS-65+184.001,292.50551.26
MS-65384.001,440.00709.61
MS-64+258.50474.00371.50
MS-6476.00360.00217.48
MS-6384.00240.00137.23
MS-6236.0036.0036.00
MS-6081.0081.0081.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1898 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $26,450.00.

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, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1898 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.42% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.41% / 6.06% 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, 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0005/24/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/10/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0004/30/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0004/10/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0001/15/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21,600.0001/15/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0012/18/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,680.0012/18/2022
MS-65NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions528.7512/08/2022
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0011/09/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions630.0010/12/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0009/14/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0009/06/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0007/06/2022
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,230.0005/26/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0005/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0002/09/2022
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC690.0001/30/2022
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC710.0001/16/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers600.0012/21/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0008/29/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0008/29/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0008/29/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers7,800.0008/25/2021
MS-63ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers240.0006/16/2021
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers228.0005/25/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions252.0005/05/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0004/25/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions516.0003/24/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0001/13/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0001/13/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC245.0001/10/2021
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,975.0012/13/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions564.0009/30/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions601.2009/16/2020
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0008/11/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0005/06/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0004/22/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0002/19/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0012/07/2019
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0011/20/2019
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers720.0010/16/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0008/18/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0006/09/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0004/28/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0003/13/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions384.0001/16/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0012/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0012/14/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions168.0012/05/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0008/29/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0006/21/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0006/21/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0005/30/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0004/03/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0003/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0002/22/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11,400.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0012/07/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0011/02/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions180.0008/22/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers646.2506/21/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/26/2017
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions587.5003/28/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions470.0009/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0007/05/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5007/05/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2506/08/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0005/03/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions111.6301/31/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0001/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/16/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7506/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0005/10/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,468.7504/26/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions84.0004/26/2015
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions258.5004/12/2015
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15,750.0003/22/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7503/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/07/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions505.2501/07/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC260.0012/07/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,938.7506/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC685.0005/18/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0004/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions634.5002/10/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0002/03/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5001/08/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions182.1312/09/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0011/08/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions617.0011/01/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,379.0011/01/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0009/25/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions456.0008/08/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17,625.0007/11/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections314.0006/16/2013
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections909.0006/16/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0004/24/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions441.0002/07/2013
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0002/04/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/09/2013
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions129.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0010/18/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,525.0008/04/2012
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions474.0008/02/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0007/12/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/12/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5006/29/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/30/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0003/08/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/03/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0012/08/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions26,450.0010/13/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions475.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers690.0009/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers472.0009/06/2011
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0009/06/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0008/11/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0007/07/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,610.0006/14/2011
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,840.0005/19/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0005/16/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions201.0002/03/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0012/02/2010
MS-64ANACSBowers & Merena140.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0009/22/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/11/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions863.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,783.0006/17/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/28/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0003/24/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/06/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/06/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena633.0011/13/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0008/05/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0007/01/2009
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0006/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC679.0004/02/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/01/2009
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena719.0003/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions173.0001/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0012/04/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0010/01/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC661.0009/18/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC213.0008/18/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0006/30/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0006/26/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0006/26/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions232.0006/25/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,658.0005/28/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0005/28/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/23/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/23/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC712.0004/07/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/20/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,947.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0012/13/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena575.0011/15/2007
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena575.0008/04/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC546.0007/02/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0006/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/21/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions233.0005/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions561.0005/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0005/01/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0003/01/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0003/01/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0003/01/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC431.0002/26/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0002/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers604.0002/13/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0002/07/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/09/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0001/03/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions638.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/29/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0010/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0010/24/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0009/19/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0008/22/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0008/16/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,530.0008/14/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0007/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries690.0005/28/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,760.0003/16/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions81.0001/24/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/01/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18,400.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/02/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0011/02/2005
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0009/21/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC489.0009/05/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0008/14/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC920.0008/08/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/27/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,610.0007/25/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC352.0006/27/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC483.0006/20/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,415.0005/16/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC299.0005/16/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0003/24/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions221.0003/16/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/28/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0002/28/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0002/23/2005
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers414.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/17/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0012/13/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0012/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0012/08/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0011/04/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0009/09/2004
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,553.0009/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/23/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions834.0008/23/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions355.0008/18/2004
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena12,650.0008/14/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions224.0007/26/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions350.0005/05/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions357.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0001/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions449.0012/31/2003
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,035.0009/13/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions357.0007/26/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0005/05/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/01/2003
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions127.0005/01/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions102.0004/30/2003
MS-66NGCKingswood Galleries1,696.0001/16/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0001/13/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/01/2003
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions247.0011/25/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,473.0011/19/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0007/28/2002
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,265.0006/02/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0006/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0006/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0006/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0001/16/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions140.0011/28/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0011/18/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0011/15/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions110.0010/06/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0010/03/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions184.0010/03/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions230.0008/09/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,783.0008/08/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0004/07/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0002/08/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions207.0001/04/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0001/04/2001
MS-62PCIHeritage Auctions36.0011/16/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions76.0010/19/2000
MS-65+SEGSHeritage Auctions300.0008/17/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/06/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0006/07/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions98.0006/07/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions320.0004/26/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions719.0003/02/2000
MS-66PCGSStack's891.0001/12/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/08/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0001/08/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/01/1999
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries2,415.0002/08/1999
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena1,650.0011/01/1996
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena2,200.0011/01/1996