1875 Cent Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1875 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1875 Cent variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1875 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $11.00 - $353.00

  Uncirculated: $92.00 - $2,070.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $4.82 - $2,300.00

  Uncirculated: $81.00 - $8,900.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $15.00 - $275.00

  Uncirculated: $280.00 - $1,600.00

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1875 Penny FS-801 S-16, BN (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $641.00

  Uncirculated: $4,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $50.00 - $670.00

  Uncirculated: $725.00 - $1,050.00

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1875 Penny, BN (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $3.70 - $5,750.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $236.50 - $411.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $170.00 - $2,500.00

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1875 Penny, RB (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $466.00 - $2,070.00

  Uncirculated: $201.00 - $9,987.50
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $293.00 - $1,301.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $200.00 - $9,500.00

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1875 Penny, RD (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $311.00 - $14,950.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $960.00 - $3,175.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $200.00 - $11,000.00

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1875 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $64.00 - $264.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $44.95 - $102.50
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $48.00 - $295.00

  Uncirculated: $330.00 - $875.00

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1875 Penny RPD FS-301 S-1, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $705.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $779.95
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $375.00 - $1,250.00

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1875 Penny RPD FS-302 S-2, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $252.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $37.00 - $135.00

  Uncirculated: $355.00 - $649.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $40.00 - $295.00

  Uncirculated: $380.00 - $650.00

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1875 Penny RPD FS-302 S-2, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $353.00 - $564.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $425.00 - $775.00

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1875 Penny RPD FS-303 S-3, BN (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $51.09 - $110.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $30.00 - $255.00

  Uncirculated: $265.00 - $500.00

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1875 Penny RPD FS-303 S-3, RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $4,080.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $4,749.99 - $11,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $350.00 - $4,500.00

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1875 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $42.00 - $48.00

  Uncirculated: $106.00 - $5,280.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $2.25

  Uncirculated: $179.50 - $2,120.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $300.00 - $5,500.00

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1875 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $240.00 - $16,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $132.50

  Uncirculated: $235.00 - $4,250.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $325.00 - $12,000.00

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1875 Penny, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $763.75 - $21,600.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $750.00 - $23,500.00

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1875 Penny FS-801 S-16, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $960.00 - $2,585.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $750.00 - $1,250.00

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1875 Penny FS-801 S-16, RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $4,080.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $6,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1875 Cent

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of an 1875 Indian Head Cent. While the coin is relatively common in circulated grades, examples in uncirculated condition become progressively scarcer.

Coins in Mint State (MS) grades, particularly MS65 and above, are highly sought after by collectors and can command significant premiums. The presence of original red color (RD) on uncirculated specimens is especially desirable and can substantially increase value.

Key factors affecting grade and desirability include:

• Strike quality, with well-defined details on the Indian's headdress and the wreath
• Luster retention
• Absence of notable marks or blemishes
• Attractive, even toning (if present)

While the 1875 Cent is not a key date in the series, several factors can influence its value:

• Original mint red color: Coins retaining significant original red color are more valuable
• Die varieties: Though no major varieties are known for 1875, subtle die differences may interest specialized collectors
• Provenance: Coins with a documented history of ownership by notable collectors can command a premium
• Overall eye appeal: Subjective factors like attractive toning or exceptional strike quality can increase desirability

As with many 19th-century coins, the 1875 Cent holds historical significance, representing a tangible link to post-Civil War America and the country's economic recovery, which can add to its appeal among collectors and history enthusiasts.