As of May, 2024, a 1905 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $225.00 and $8,150.00, 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 $11,750.00 in the 03/27/2014 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 2,152
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1905 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-678,150.00
MS-66+6,000.00
MS-662,250.00
MS-65+1,300.00
MS-651,150.00
MS-64+750.00
MS-64650.00
MS-63+450.00
MS-63350.00
MS-62+300.00
MS-62275.00
MS-61250.00
MS-60225.00

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 State225.008,150.001,700.00

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 1905 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1905 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0044.0050.00450.00
1905 Penny, BN (Proof)100.00115.00125.003,000.00
1905 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A55.00850.00
1905 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A60.0017,000.00
1905 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A160.006,500.00
1905 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A500.0026,500.00

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.

1905 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

$661.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,232.50

Highest Sale Price
$962.89

Average Sale Price
$960.00

Most Recent Sale Price
30

Number of Sales
$28,886.73

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,738.0011,750.006,432.48
MS-66+6,000.006,000.006,000.00
MS-66940.005,463.002,292.09
MS-65+900.00900.00900.00
MS-65661.002,232.50962.89
MS-64276.00690.00445.05
MS-63184.00336.00257.67
AU-50690.00690.00690.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1905 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 $11,750.00.

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 1905 Penny, RD (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1905 Penny, RD (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.73% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 11.11% / 7.07% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1905 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers960.0003/29/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,740.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC503.0011/27/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0005/25/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0005/23/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,500.0001/16/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0001/12/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0012/01/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,106.2510/28/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,840.0002/25/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers600.0012/16/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/17/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0007/15/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/22/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0011/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions903.6010/24/2019
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers6,000.0008/20/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/20/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0007/14/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,757.5005/16/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions432.0001/02/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0009/19/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions372.0007/11/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0003/29/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers690.0011/08/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0003/28/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5002/03/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions675.6301/07/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0010/08/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers11,750.0003/27/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers940.0011/08/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/12/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions389.0005/30/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/18/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/08/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/02/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers920.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,093.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers805.0009/06/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0012/02/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/22/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0003/24/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/06/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0001/06/2010
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,012.0005/18/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena805.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0012/01/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0007/07/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/26/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0005/28/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/13/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/13/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/01/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0002/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0010/24/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities800.0009/21/2006
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,121.0006/05/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0011/07/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC184.0006/27/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC432.0004/25/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0003/24/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0006/03/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/07/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions449.0008/06/2003
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries1,725.0007/27/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0007/26/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0007/26/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0007/26/2003
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,840.0005/27/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0011/21/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0009/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions334.0006/01/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0004/01/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,500.0004/26/2001
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0002/16/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0005/06/2000
AU-50NONEStack's690.0005/01/2000