1898 Cent Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1898 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1898 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.

1898 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $7.00 - $1,495.00

  Uncirculated: $16.00 - $381.88
• eBay

  Circulated: $4.26 - $235.00

  Uncirculated: $17.80 - $999.95
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $6.00 - $65.00

  Uncirculated: $67.00 - $425.00

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1898 Penny, RB (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $747.00

  Uncirculated: $1.85 - $4,025.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $175.00 - $1,775.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $160.00 - $6,500.00

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1898 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $89.00

  Uncirculated: $29.00 - $1,200.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $16.50 - $51.00

  Uncirculated: $41.00 - $611.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $70.00 - $2,350.00

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1898 Penny, BN (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $60.00 - $4,600.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $103.50 - $2,099.95
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $130.00 - $2,400.00

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1898 Penny, RD (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $288.00 - $15,600.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $382.89 - $1,100.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $175.00 - $17,500.00

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1898 Penny (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Circulated: $4.25

  Uncirculated: $103.24 - $360.00

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1898 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $36.00 - $26,450.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $134.00 - $4,850.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $75.00 - $25,000.00

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1898 Penny, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $805.00 - $36,000.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $1,999.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $185.00 - $25,000.00

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1898 Penny, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $8,400.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $200.00 - $11,500.00

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1898 Penny MPD FS-401 S-12 (011.65), BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $798.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $31.00 - $150.00

  Uncirculated: $180.00 - $285.00

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1898 Penny MPD FS-401 S-12, RB (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $525.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $195.00 - $300.00

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1898 Penny MPD FS-401 S-12, RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $121.00 - $129.00

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1898 Penny MPD FS-402 S-5, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $18.00 - $198.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $87.00 - $91.00

  Uncirculated: $197.39
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $31.00 - $162.00

  Uncirculated: $165.00 - $350.00

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1898 Penny MPD FS-402 S-5 (011.66), RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $129.25
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $250.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $180.00 - $400.00

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1898 Penny MPD FS-402 S-5 (011.66), RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $705.00 - $1,997.50
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $579.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $285.00 - $2,650.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1898 Cent

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of an 1898 Indian Head Cent. While the coin is relatively common in circulated grades, specimens in uncirculated condition become increasingly scarce and valuable. Coins graded MS63 or higher command significant premiums.

Key factors affecting condition include:

1. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full details are more desirable.
2. Luster: Original mint luster adds to the coin's appeal and value.
3. Surface preservation: Minimal contact marks or blemishes enhance desirability.
4. Color: Original red or red-brown toning is preferred over fully brown specimens.

Rarity in high grades: While the 1898 Cent is common in lower grades, it becomes scarce in grades MS65 and above. Red specimens, retaining their original copper color, are particularly valuable in high grades.

Historical significance: As a late 19th-century coin, it appeals to collectors interested in this era of American history.

Set completion: Many collectors seek this date to complete their Indian Head Cent collections, maintaining steady demand.

Toning: Attractively toned specimens, especially those with rainbow colors, can command premiums among collectors who appreciate eye appeal.