As of May, 2024, a 1908 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $140.00 and $5,250.00, 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 $4,313.00 in the 05/01/2007 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: 1,620
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1908 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+5,250.00
MS-673,600.00
MS-66+1,600.00
MS-661,250.00
MS-65+750.00
MS-65650.00
MS-64+525.00
MS-64500.00
MS-63+375.00
MS-63325.00
MS-62+250.00
MS-62215.00
MS-61160.00
MS-60140.00

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 State140.005,250.001,113.57

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 1908 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1908 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0050.0055.00475.00
1908-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)48.00335.00350.001,400.00
1908 Penny, BN (Proof)90.00100.00110.002,650.00
1908 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A60.001,500.00
1908-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A400.006,250.00
1908 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.0032,500.00
1908-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A425.0027,500.00
1908 Penny MPD FS-302 S-9 (011.79), BN (Regular Strike)10.00585.00600.00800.00
1908 Penny MPD FS-302 S-9 (011.79), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A925.00925.00
1908 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A200.0022,000.00
1908 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A225.008,500.00

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.

1908 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

$1.25

Lowest Sale Price
$999.00

Highest Sale Price
$348.99

Average Sale Price
$504.00

Most Recent Sale Price
62

Number of Sales
$21,637.37

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,087.984,313.003,172.64
MS-66+1,057.501,380.001,218.75
MS-66322.002,703.001,028.78
MS-65+558.13558.13558.13
MS-65115.001,900.00475.13
MS-641.25999.00348.99
MS-63123.00431.00200.71
MS-62132.00240.00177.67
AU-50546.00546.00546.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1908 Penny, RB (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 $4,313.00.

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 1908 Penny, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1908 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.85% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.99% / 6.18% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1908 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-64PCGSStack's Bowers504.0007/26/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0004/17/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0003/01/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0012/14/2022
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,525.0009/08/2022
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/29/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers480.0006/17/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0005/23/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers504.0005/18/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0002/16/2022
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC575.0001/09/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC451.0012/05/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/04/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers432.0008/25/2021
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers240.0006/16/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0006/09/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0010/21/2020
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers900.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC875.0009/29/2019
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC325.0008/25/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions456.0003/20/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0001/16/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers384.0012/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0012/19/2018
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers432.0011/01/2018
MS-62ICGKagin's132.0009/24/2018
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers336.0006/27/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions408.0005/16/2018
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers288.0004/18/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0004/10/2018
MS-66NGCBonham's702.0009/05/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3808/02/2017
MS-65NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions525.0007/19/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5005/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7504/04/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers881.2503/29/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/16/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5001/24/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,087.9801/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions481.7512/20/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions376.0012/13/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,350.0009/29/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions423.0007/27/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions470.0003/15/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0003/08/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions434.7501/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5012/27/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions470.0010/29/2015
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,407.5009/03/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions470.0006/14/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions164.5006/14/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0005/10/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6304/19/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5003/01/2015
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,075.0002/15/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,351.2502/06/2015
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers381.8801/27/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2501/18/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions364.2501/18/2015
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections941.6011/23/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions558.1311/14/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0011/14/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions426.5311/14/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5011/14/2014
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections205.7010/19/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2510/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8809/04/2014
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8803/21/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions881.0012/05/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions823.0012/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0011/01/2013
MS-66NGCScotsman718.7507/26/2013
MS-66NGCScotsman1,092.5007/26/2013
MS-66NGCScotsman1,437.5007/26/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections1,045.0006/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions499.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions999.0004/24/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections550.0004/07/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/07/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions353.0011/29/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers558.1311/16/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0010/18/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,070.0008/04/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,703.0008/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0008/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions353.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/18/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0003/08/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections468.0003/04/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers690.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0010/13/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/07/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers230.0008/15/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers237.0006/14/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions389.0002/03/2011
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena193.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0008/11/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/08/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0003/24/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions431.0012/03/2009
MS-66NGCStack's633.0011/09/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0010/22/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions350.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena220.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena250.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena788.0001/01/2009
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC483.0008/28/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's325.0008/21/2008
MS-66NGCStack's776.2508/21/2008
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions161.0008/11/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,725.0005/27/2008
MS-65PCGSStack's1,900.0002/26/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/20/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/09/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's260.0011/13/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC489.0011/08/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC155.0010/22/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/15/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0005/15/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0005/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0004/16/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0003/20/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0003/01/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/18/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0008/16/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/01/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0004/11/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0002/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/24/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions316.0012/19/2005
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC564.0011/21/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/07/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/28/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC123.0006/27/2005
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0006/01/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions276.0002/28/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0007/26/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions208.0002/04/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/31/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0011/17/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions322.0009/22/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0009/22/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0008/20/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/30/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions719.0001/08/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions236.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/08/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0011/25/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions604.0007/30/2002
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0007/27/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions451.0006/09/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0006/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/01/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions506.0001/09/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions385.0010/03/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions265.0004/07/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0004/07/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions265.0004/05/2001
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions115.0011/16/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0005/18/2000
AU-50NONEStack's546.0005/01/2000
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena825.0005/20/1996
MS-64NONEStack's253.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.2506/01/1941