As of May, 2024, a 1903 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $48.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $55.00 and $550.00, 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 $4,600.00 in the 02/16/2001 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 85,092,703
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1903 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-66550.00
MS-65+235.00
MS-65150.00
MS-64+135.00
MS-64125.00
MS-63+100.00
MS-6380.00
MS-62+75.00
MS-6270.00
MS-6160.00
MS-6055.00
AU-58+48.00
AU-5847.00
AU-55+42.00
AU-5540.00
AU-53+38.00
AU-5337.00
AU-50+35.00
AU-5034.00
XF-45+24.00
XF-4522.00
XF-4018.00
VF-3510.00
VF-309.00
VF-257.00
VF-206.00
F-155.00
F-124.00
VG-102.00
VG-82.00
G-62.00
G-42.00
AG-31.00
FR-22.00
PO-13.00

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 State55.00550.00148.64
About Uncirculated34.0048.0040.13
Extremely Fine18.0024.0021.33
Fine and Very Fine4.0010.006.83
Good and Very Good2.002.002.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1.003.002.00

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 1903 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1903 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A130.001,350.00
1903 Penny MPD FS-302, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A210.00285.00
1903 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A60.001,250.00
1903 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.0020,000.00
1903 Penny MPD FS-301 S-10, BN (Regular Strike)21.00135.00165.00250.00
1903 Penny MPD FS-302 (011.765), BN (Regular Strike)16.00113.00190.00250.00
1903 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A175.0042,500.00
1903 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A650.0015,500.00
1903 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A150.007,500.00

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.

1903 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

$30.00

Lowest Sale Price
$192.00

Highest Sale Price
$73.48

Average Sale Price
$192.00

Most Recent Sale Price
45

Number of Sales
$3,306.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66196.00440.00357.25
MS-65+61.00141.0095.33
MS-6584.00300.00156.33
MS-64+85.0085.0085.00
MS-6430.00192.0073.48
MS-6332.0080.0048.92
MS-6224.0083.0047.17
MS-6020.004,600.00246.32
AU-5811.00276.0064.20
AU-5531.0031.0031.00
AU-5317.0020.0018.50
AU-5010.0040.0022.40
XF-4511.0045.0020.50
XF-409.0047.0023.67
VF-3017.0017.0017.00
F-1535.0081.0058.00
F-1215.0066.0040.50
VG-87.0056.0036.00
PO-19.0047.0020.99

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1903 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-60 having the highest max price $4,600.00.

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 1903 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1903 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 60.00% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 18.82% / 11.18% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1903 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-64NGCHeritage Auctions192.0001/08/2024
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers100.0008/10/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions97.0006/28/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions89.0005/31/2023
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC250.0003/26/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers144.0002/15/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers144.0002/15/2023
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC185.0011/20/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers40.0011/16/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions107.0008/03/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0004/13/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC100.0003/27/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions84.0003/09/2022
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0001/16/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/22/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers408.0012/21/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/15/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0012/01/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0011/24/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC130.0011/14/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers120.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0010/06/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0007/14/2021
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers90.0006/16/2021
MS-60ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers30.0006/16/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0004/14/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers80.0006/10/2020
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0005/10/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions94.0003/11/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions99.0003/11/2020
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC71.0001/12/2020
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0011/24/2019
MS-64+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0009/01/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0008/18/2019
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0006/09/2019
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC65.0003/17/2019
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0003/10/2019
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC300.0002/10/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions84.0001/30/2019
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers60.0012/19/2018
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC55.0005/14/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0002/12/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions440.0012/17/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0011/07/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions385.0010/12/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers60.0006/21/2017
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0011/07/2016
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC41.9908/01/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0005/22/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0003/15/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0001/04/2015
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC64.0012/14/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0009/08/2014
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0006/29/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0006/02/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections24.8505/18/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions37.0004/28/2014
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0004/21/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections13.0104/20/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections52.7504/06/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions40.0003/24/2014
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC83.0002/23/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections71.5002/02/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections16.0001/12/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections11.0012/01/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions37.0011/11/2013
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections47.0011/10/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers136.3011/08/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections18.0010/27/2013
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0010/20/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections55.0007/07/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions40.0007/01/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections9.0006/23/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections35.0006/23/2013
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections11.0006/09/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0004/29/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0004/22/2013
MS-65+ANACSStack's Bowers107.0004/16/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers141.0004/16/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections17.0001/27/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0001/07/2013
VF-30PCGSGreat Collections17.0011/04/2012
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections20.0009/16/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions84.0009/03/2012
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections15.0008/19/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0007/09/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections21.0006/10/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0004/09/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions65.0004/09/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions65.0003/05/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0001/09/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions62.0010/13/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions32.0010/10/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0009/26/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions52.0009/05/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0007/18/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0007/18/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0007/18/2011
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections33.0006/26/2011
XF-40ANACSGreat Collections9.0005/22/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions34.0005/02/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions47.0002/28/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0012/13/2010
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions56.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0008/23/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0007/19/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions54.0008/19/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions20.0008/19/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions24.0007/15/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0006/22/2009
XF-45DGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0006/04/2009
AU-58DGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0003/19/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions23.0003/09/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions56.0003/04/2009
VG-8ICGHeritage Auctions45.0002/01/2009
MS-63DGSDavid Lawrence RC42.0012/11/2008
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0011/20/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0011/10/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions33.0009/22/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions64.0007/07/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0007/02/2008
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC34.0006/30/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/26/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0011/14/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0011/05/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0010/31/2007
F-15ANACSDavid Lawrence RC81.0009/03/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0008/22/2007
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions37.0005/09/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0002/19/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0002/19/2007
VG-8ANACSDavid Lawrence RC7.0011/06/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions35.0009/20/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0008/23/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0007/10/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions46.0006/05/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions45.0003/12/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0002/15/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions81.0011/09/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0010/12/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0009/26/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0009/26/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0009/26/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0009/26/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0009/26/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0007/27/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions127.0005/04/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions86.0003/27/2005
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions15.0002/28/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0002/09/2005
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0002/09/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0011/21/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0010/27/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions76.0008/23/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions69.0007/26/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0004/21/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions34.0002/04/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0005/05/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions34.0004/02/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions48.0001/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions49.0010/15/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions41.0012/19/2001
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions127.0011/15/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions196.0004/07/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0004/05/2001
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,600.0002/16/2001
AU-58PCIHeritage Auctions11.0011/09/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0009/14/2000
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0005/25/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0005/18/2000