As of May, 2024, a 1899 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $200.00 and $5,750.00, 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 $8,050.00 in the 01/07/2004 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: 2,031
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1899 Penny, Rd (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-675,750.00
MS-66+2,850.00
MS-662,150.00
MS-65+1,475.00
MS-651,200.00
MS-64+750.00
MS-64600.00
MS-63+425.00
MS-63350.00
MS-62+300.00
MS-62285.00
MS-61225.00
MS-60200.00

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 State200.005,750.001,273.85

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, RB (Proof)N/AN/A160.006,500.00
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, Rd (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

$575.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,680.00

Highest Sale Price
$992.41

Average Sale Price
$990.00

Most Recent Sale Price
49

Number of Sales
$48,628.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,818.008,050.005,766.04
MS-661,092.002,300.001,691.75
MS-65575.001,680.00992.41
MS-64322.001,740.00571.50
MS-63242.00242.00242.00
MS-62604.00604.00604.00
AU-501,380.001,380.001,380.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1899 Penny, RD (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $8,050.00.

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, RD (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1899 Penny, RD (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.43% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 6.72% / 5.04% 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, RD (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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0004/30/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0002/12/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions990.0009/21/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0006/17/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0005/23/2022
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,740.0010/04/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,000.0009/05/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0004/25/2021
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC975.0003/14/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,560.0008/09/2020
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers780.0011/20/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0008/18/2019
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers720.0007/31/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers408.0006/12/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0005/29/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0005/01/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0011/02/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0009/07/2017
MS-65NGCBonham's643.0009/05/2017
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,750.0006/05/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0001/06/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0012/03/2015
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,818.7503/27/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0006/23/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections1,772.1005/18/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections1,650.0010/20/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections880.0010/20/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0003/21/2013
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,406.0001/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0011/29/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0006/29/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions475.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0009/06/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0012/02/2010
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena4,025.0011/03/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/22/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/06/2010
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena978.0009/22/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/01/2009
MS-65PCGSStack's900.0011/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/30/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0007/26/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0005/28/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0005/28/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,236.0002/28/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,524.0001/09/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0006/05/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions639.0006/05/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/29/2006
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,495.0009/12/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/22/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0006/01/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0005/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0004/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/06/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0011/02/2005
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena7,188.0010/27/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/01/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/27/2005
MS-67PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities8,050.0007/25/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0007/13/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions426.0001/12/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0009/09/2004
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0009/07/2004
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,380.0008/14/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0007/20/2004
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR2,300.0006/23/2004
MS-66PCGSStack's/ANR2,000.0006/01/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0005/05/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0003/29/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/31/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,501.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0001/07/2004
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,438.0001/06/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0009/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions776.0009/01/2003
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0007/30/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0007/26/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/26/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/26/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/26/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/02/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0005/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0002/12/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions975.0002/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0001/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0011/21/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0009/01/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/27/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/01/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,092.0005/01/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/05/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/05/2001
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,092.0002/16/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/04/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions460.0005/04/2000
AU-50NONEStack's1,380.0005/01/2000
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,818.0009/19/1999
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,155.0001/30/1995