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Proofs & Essays Market Value

Current market data for 4,051 Proofs & Essays listings on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$65 typical price

Most are between$7–$299

Brand new$0

Used$9.99

On sale now4,051

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in F/VF grade items, which are 60% below the market median. High-end value is concentrated in Gem grade proofs, commanding a 15% premium.

💚 Best value for your money

F/VF (Fine/Very Fine) 579 on sale$26.1 · 60% cheaper

Historical Figures 149 on sale$26.99 · 58% cheaper

Military, War 60 on sale$34.95 · 46% cheaper

Medical 177 on sale$53.47 · 18% cheaper

Ungraded 2,338 on sale$54.83 · 16% cheaper

Price by grade

F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)

$26.1-60%

Ungraded

$54.83-16%

XF (Extremely Fine)

$54.95-15%

VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)

$65

VF (Very Fine)

$64.97

Gem

$75+15%

Why? Prices scale with condition, ranging from 26.1 for F/VF to 75 for Gem.

Price by topic

Historical Figures

$26.99-58%

Patriotic

$29.99-54%

Military, War

$34.95-46%

Medical

$53.47-18%

Cats

$89.95+38%

Politicians

$99.95+54%

Why? Collectibility varies by subject, with Politicians at 99.95 and Historical Figures at 26.99.

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Common questions

What is the median price for an ungraded Proof or Essay?

The median price for ungraded items is 54.83.

Which topic commands the highest premium?

Politicians have the highest median price at 99.95, which is 54% above the market median.

How does the price of F/VF grade items compare to the market median?

F/VF grade items have a median price of 26.1, representing a 60% decrease from the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $7–$299, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 29, 2026.