1902 Cent Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1902 Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1902 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.

1902 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $7.00 - $86.00

  Uncirculated: $15.00 - $4,370.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $6.50 - $199.99

  Uncirculated: $6.63 - $1,199.95
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $1.00 - $47.00

  Uncirculated: $50.00 - $550.00

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1902 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $26.00 - $53.00

  Uncirculated: $16.00 - $1,100.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $14.99 - $108.50

  Uncirculated: $36.01 - $485.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $55.00 - $1,050.00

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1902 Penny, BN (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $101.20

  Uncirculated: $98.00 - $3,525.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $128.73 - $1,100.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $125.00 - $2,650.00

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1902 Penny, RB (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $1,150.00

  Uncirculated: $1.40 - $3,055.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $158.00 - $1,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $160.00 - $5,500.00

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1902 Penny, RD (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $161.00 - $39,100.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $495.00 - $7,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $325.00 - $41,500.00

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1902 Penny Die Gouge FS-401 S-4, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $15.59 - $99.00

  Uncirculated: $192.00 - $360.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $34.16 - $425.00

  Uncirculated: $265.00 - $325.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $10.00 - $230.00

  Uncirculated: $250.00 - $600.00

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1902 Penny Die Gouge FS-401 S-4, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $601.60
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $275.00 - $800.00

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1902 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $38.00

  Uncirculated: $24.00 - $144,000.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $86.00 - $22,500.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $70.00 - $125,000.00

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1902 Penny, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $978.00 - $31,200.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $750.00 - $50,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1902 Cent

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of a 1902 Indian Head Cent significantly impacts its value. While the coin is relatively common in circulated grades, examples in uncirculated condition become increasingly scarce and valuable.

Key factors affecting value include:

1. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with sharp details are more desirable.
2. Luster: Original mint luster adds significant premium, especially for uncirculated coins.
3. Color: Original red coins command the highest premiums, followed by red-brown, and then brown specimens.
4. Surface preservation: Coins free from notable marks, scratches, or spots are more valuable.

Coins graded MS65 or higher are particularly scarce and sought after by collectors, with full red examples being especially valuable.

Additional factors influencing the 1902 Indian Head Cent's value include:

1. Toning: Attractive, natural toning can enhance a coin's appeal and value.
2. Die state: Late die state coins with interesting characteristics may appeal to specialists.
3. Provenance: Coins with a documented history of belonging to notable collections can command a premium.
4. Certification: Coins graded and encapsulated by reputable third-party grading services often sell for higher prices.
5. Market trends: Overall collector interest in Indian Head cents can affect values over time.

While not a key date, high-grade 1902 cents are important type coins for collectors assembling high-quality Indian Head cent sets, which can drive demand for exceptional examples.