As of May, 2024, a 1899 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $4.00 and $52.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $55.00 and $600.00, 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 $1,292.50 in the 02/16/2017 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: 53,598,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1899 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-66+600.00
MS-66400.00
MS-65+275.00
MS-65210.00
MS-64+160.00
MS-64140.00
MS-63+110.00
MS-63100.00
MS-62+75.00
MS-6265.00
MS-6160.00
MS-6055.00
AU-58+52.00
AU-5846.00
AU-55+44.00
AU-5542.00
AU-53+40.00
AU-5340.00
AU-50+38.00
AU-5038.00
XF-45+30.00
XF-4528.00
XF-4025.00
VF-3520.00
VF-3018.00
VF-2517.00
VF-2016.00
F-1515.00
F-1210.00
VG-108.00
VG-87.00
G-66.00
G-45.00
AG-34.00

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 State55.00600.00187.50
About Uncirculated38.0052.0042.50
Extremely Fine25.0030.0027.67
Fine and Very Fine10.0020.0016.00
Good and Very Good5.008.006.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good4.004.004.00

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 1899 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1899 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A100.001,200.00
1899 Penny RPD FS-302 S-13 (011.75), BN (Regular Strike)19.00127.00155.00210.00
1899 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A60.001,000.00
1899 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A60.00125,000.00
1899 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1, BN (Regular Strike)19.00127.00155.00210.00
1899 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1 (011.7), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A180.00275.00
1899 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1 (011.7), RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A210.00700.00
1899 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A160.006,500.00
1899 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A200.005,750.00
1899 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A400.0017,000.00

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.

1899 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

$45.00

Lowest Sale Price
$210.00

Highest Sale Price
$88.92

Average Sale Price
$168.00

Most Recent Sale Price
53

Number of Sales
$4,712.72

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67646.251,292.50969.38
MS-66178.00920.00382.95
MS-65+57.001,150.00200.29
MS-65120.00180.00149.75
MS-6445.00210.0088.92
MS-6315.0094.0055.00
MS-62+54.0066.0060.00
MS-6227.0089.0046.50
MS-6140.0090.0065.00
MS-6025.00132.0047.20
AU-5825.0086.0044.71
AU-5521.0021.0021.00
AU-507.0036.0018.00
XF-457.0023.5515.64
XF-405.0014.009.50
F-1512.0012.0012.00
F-1211.0011.0011.00
G-611.0020.0015.50
PO-129.0031.0030.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1899 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $1,292.50.

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 1899 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1899 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.43% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 12.96% / 11.11% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1899 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-64PCGSStack's Bowers168.0007/26/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0005/03/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers264.0004/12/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions49.0003/08/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers120.0001/25/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers144.0001/25/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions210.0012/07/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers120.0011/09/2022
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0009/07/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0008/17/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0007/10/2022
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers80.0004/26/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions114.0003/09/2022
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC77.0002/27/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0001/26/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0012/22/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions114.0011/24/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0010/06/2021
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers80.0008/31/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0007/07/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/07/2021
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers66.0006/16/2021
MS-62+ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers66.0006/16/2021
MS-62+ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers54.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0005/26/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC95.0011/08/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions144.0009/02/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions168.0003/11/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0003/04/2020
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0001/26/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers180.0012/11/2019
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0011/24/2019
MS-60NGCDavid Lawrence RC36.0009/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0008/21/2019
AU-50NGCDavid Lawrence RC21.0004/21/2019
MS-60PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0003/31/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions84.0001/30/2019
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions132.0010/10/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0008/12/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions192.0006/27/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions302.5002/25/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0002/05/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/09/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers75.0012/13/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0010/16/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions646.2508/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0005/09/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7504/25/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions500.0003/16/2017
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers75.0003/15/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/16/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0012/27/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/20/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0010/25/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC155.0005/29/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0001/17/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/17/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0008/30/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/30/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions211.5005/10/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions822.5004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0001/11/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0001/04/2015
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections23.5510/19/2014
G-6NGCGreat Collections20.0009/14/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections59.4006/29/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions52.0006/23/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections51.0205/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1303/24/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0503/24/2014
F-15PCGSGreat Collections12.0003/23/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions70.0003/03/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections107.8003/02/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/17/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections63.0011/17/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers117.5011/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0010/28/2013
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC27.0010/20/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections47.0007/28/2013
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0006/23/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections76.0006/16/2013
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0006/16/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections46.0006/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions90.0005/13/2013
G-6PCGSGreat Collections11.0005/05/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions89.0004/29/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0004/22/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections29.0002/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0012/24/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions53.0012/17/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions259.0008/02/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0007/02/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0005/28/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0005/07/2012
XF-45ANACSGreat Collections11.0005/06/2012
MS-60ANACSGreat Collections26.0004/08/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections31.0003/25/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions53.0012/12/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions920.0010/13/2011
MS-61PCGSGreat Collections40.0010/09/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0007/18/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions65.0005/30/2011
XF-45ANACSGreat Collections21.0005/22/2011
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections18.0005/22/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0012/06/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions56.0009/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0012/28/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions30.0007/15/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions62.0006/03/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions39.0002/23/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC115.0006/19/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions51.0005/05/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0011/28/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0011/07/2007
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC58.0006/25/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0006/18/2007
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC127.0006/18/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions62.0003/21/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0002/21/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0002/21/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions60.0002/12/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0010/18/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions45.0009/20/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0008/21/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0008/14/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0005/01/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions42.0001/30/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC81.0012/12/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0011/13/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0010/02/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0009/26/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions51.0007/17/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions63.0007/13/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions63.0003/16/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0002/13/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0001/05/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions53.0011/10/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions42.0007/14/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions58.0005/10/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions79.0002/04/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0012/24/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0008/20/2003
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0007/25/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions48.0007/23/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0006/11/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0004/30/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions178.0003/03/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions72.0005/23/2001
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0002/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions50.0012/21/2000
MS-63PCIHeritage Auctions15.0011/16/2000
XF-45PCIHeritage Auctions7.0011/16/2000
AU-50PCIHeritage Auctions7.0011/09/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions57.0011/02/2000
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions5.0009/07/2000
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0008/31/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0006/07/2000
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions8.0005/25/2000
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0005/25/2000
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions90.0005/18/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions180.0002/23/2000