1892 Cent Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1892 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1892 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.

1892 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $11.00 - $306.00

  Uncirculated: $27.00 - $1,380.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $1.25 - $499.00

  Uncirculated: $27.00 - $899.95
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $4.00 - $68.00

  Uncirculated: $72.00 - $400.00

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1892 Penny, RD (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $184.00 - $8,518.75
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $328.00 - $880.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $240.00 - $6,500.00

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1892 Penny, BN (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $81.00 - $2,128.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $174.00 - $1,084.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $125.00 - $1,000.00

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1892 Penny, RB (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $240.00

  Uncirculated: $1.50 - $3,055.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $161.45 - $1,250.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $180.00 - $4,000.00

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1892 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $21.00

  Uncirculated: $36.00 - $1,527.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $22.50 - $65.00

  Uncirculated: $42.00 - $750.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $75.00 - $1,450.00

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1892 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $64.00 - $9,200.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $150.00 - $5,617.50
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $100.00 - $28,000.00

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1892 Penny, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $661.00 - $5,520.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $1,384.00 - $1,488.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $550.00 - $3,250.00

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1892 Penny RPD FS-301, S-8, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $423.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $23.00 - $172.00

  Uncirculated: $210.00 - $350.00

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1892 Penny RPD FS-302 S-1 (010.9), RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $770.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $245.00 - $575.00

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1892 Penny RPD FS-302 S-1 (010.9), RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $121.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $390.00 - $625.00

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1892 Penny FS-401 S-14 Heavy Die Scratches, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $990.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $289.00 - $800.00

  Uncirculated: $1,200.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $25.00 - $450.00

  Uncirculated: $500.00 - $800.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1892 Cent

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of an 1892 Indian Head Cent significantly impacts its value. While the coin is relatively common in circulated grades, specimens in uncirculated condition become increasingly valuable. Coins graded MS63 or higher are particularly desirable among collectors.

Key factors affecting condition include the presence of original mint luster, the absence of significant contact marks or wear on high points, and the overall eye appeal of the coin. Red coins (those retaining their original copper color) are typically more valuable than brown examples.

Strike quality is an important consideration for 1892 cents. Well-struck coins with sharp details, particularly in the feathers of the headdress and the lettering, command higher premiums. Toning can also affect value, with attractive, natural toning often enhancing a coin's desirability.

While not typically considered a key date, high-grade examples of the 1892 cent are scarce and sought after by collectors assembling high-quality Indian Head cent sets. The overall preservation of the coin, including factors like surface quality and the absence of environmental damage, plays a crucial role in determining its market value.