As of May, 2024, a 1899 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $160.00 and $6,500.00, 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 $5,405.00 in the 09/08/2022 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 2,031
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1899 Penny, Rb (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+6,500.00
MS-675,000.00
MS-66+1,800.00
MS-661,400.00
MS-65+850.00
MS-65725.00
MS-64+525.00
MS-64475.00
MS-63+375.00
MS-63325.00
MS-62+285.00
MS-62275.00
MS-61200.00
MS-60160.00

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 State160.006,500.001,349.64

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 (Regular Strike)4.0052.0055.00600.00
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, 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, Rb (Proof) – 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

$253.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,610.00

Highest Sale Price
$594.89

Average Sale Price
$576.00

Most Recent Sale Price
55

Number of Sales
$32,718.69

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,400.005,405.003,810.56
MS-66437.002,300.001,019.49
MS-65253.001,610.00594.89
MS-64+352.50764.00558.25
MS-641.50764.00336.99
MS-63127.00299.00212.69
MS-6295.00240.00180.05
MS-61243.00243.00243.00
PO-175.0075.0075.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1899 Penny, RB (Proof) 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 $5,405.00.

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 1899 Penny, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1899 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.47% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 11.56% / 5.78% 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, RB (Proof) 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-67NGCStack's Bowers2,400.0006/16/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0004/30/2023
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers240.0009/21/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0009/21/2022
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0009/08/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0009/06/2022
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0006/17/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0005/23/2022
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers336.0005/18/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC600.0005/15/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,840.0002/27/2022
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers348.0002/15/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers360.0010/27/2021
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions360.0010/13/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,116.2507/15/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/02/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0004/25/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC700.0012/13/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0008/26/2020
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers228.0008/11/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0006/17/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers576.0006/10/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers504.0001/29/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0001/12/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0010/24/2019
MS-65PCGSScotsman633.0007/19/2019
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions312.0004/03/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions384.0002/13/2019
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers456.0001/30/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0001/14/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0010/17/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0007/15/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0005/01/2018
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,440.0003/21/2018
MS-65PCGSKagin's960.0003/08/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/22/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions324.0002/06/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0001/30/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers264.0012/13/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0011/08/2017
MS-67NGCLyn Knight4,406.2506/11/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,233.7505/18/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0003/29/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions564.0012/13/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5009/20/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5009/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/10/2016
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions352.5007/27/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions969.3806/08/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2501/10/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0012/27/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2512/03/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5009/20/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions822.5007/12/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions352.5005/10/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions176.2503/01/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers734.3802/06/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions822.5011/14/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions478.2310/08/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0010/08/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0006/15/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections716.8305/18/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,938.0012/05/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0009/25/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0009/25/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions382.0008/08/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions646.0008/08/2013
MS-65NGCGreat Collections523.0006/23/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/24/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0003/21/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers324.0002/22/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections212.0002/10/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0002/07/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections270.0012/23/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions940.0011/29/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions764.0011/29/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0011/29/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers229.1311/16/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0010/18/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers822.5008/04/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions247.0008/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions999.0008/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0007/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/02/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers575.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers748.0011/15/2011
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,610.0008/15/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers311.0003/18/2011
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0001/10/2011
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/05/2011
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena193.0011/09/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions230.0010/27/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0010/27/2010
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0007/08/2010
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena431.0006/17/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0012/03/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0010/22/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2009
MS-67PCGSStack's3,600.0011/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0010/01/2008
MS-65NGCStack's575.0010/01/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions299.0009/01/2008
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions161.0006/11/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0006/01/2008
MS-66PCGSStack's2,300.0002/26/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,035.0011/26/2007
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena920.0011/15/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0011/14/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0011/08/2007
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC403.0011/05/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/15/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/12/2007
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC161.0006/11/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0003/20/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0010/24/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0008/22/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions243.0007/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0003/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0003/02/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/13/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0011/07/2005
PO-1NCSDavid Lawrence RC75.0010/17/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions242.0007/04/2005
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC385.0006/27/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/24/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/12/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities750.0001/10/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0011/04/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions460.0011/04/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0008/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0008/23/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/26/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/20/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0006/03/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0006/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/03/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions305.0003/24/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0001/12/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions311.0009/22/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions235.0008/06/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0005/05/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0005/01/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/13/2003
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0001/13/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/08/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions190.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions437.0001/08/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0011/25/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions290.0009/01/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/27/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0004/01/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions95.0002/24/2002
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0011/28/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions437.0010/03/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0006/02/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions127.0011/16/2000
MS-66PCGSStack's518.0009/12/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions410.0005/25/2000
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/08/2000
MS-67NONEBowers & Merena3,080.0003/06/1997
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,430.0005/20/1996
MS-65NONEStack's935.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEStack's605.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena660.0010/01/1987
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.5006/01/1941