Indian Head Cent
- The above list is the Top Ten sold values for Indian Head One Cent and the number one coin on this list is the most this coin type, denomination and date has ever sold for publically.
- Indian Head Penny Value. For collectors, the Indian Head Penny represents great historical significance of its era. The first years of the Indian Head’s production fell just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War and collectors view this coin as a tangible part of American coin history.Due to this, you will find some coins produced in the first few years of the Indian Head Cent.
The Indian Head Cent was struck in two metal compositions. From 1859 to mid 1864, the cent was struck in a metal composition consisting of 88% copper and 12% nickel, weighing 4.67 grams, or 72 grains. This metal proved to be too hard to strike, and in 1864 the composition was changed to a bronze alloy. This consisted of 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. The bronze cents weigh 3.11 grams, or 48 grains.
Both compositions have a diameter of 19 millimeters, and all have a plain edge. The final two years were also produced at the San Francisco Mint, and the “S” mintmark is found on the reverse, under the wreath.
Copper Indian Head Cent
Dates: 1859-1864
Mint Mark: none
Composition: 88% copper, 12% nickel
Weight: 4.67 grams
Diameter: 19 mm
Edge: plain
Designer: James B. Longacre
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Bronze Indian Head Cent
Indian Head Cent Mintage
Dates: 1864-1909
Mint Mark: none (Philadelphia), S (San Francisco)
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Diameter: 19 mm
Edge: plain
Designer: James B. Longacre