How much is a 1905 penny worth?

Valuing the 1905 Indian Head Penny
For a Good-4 to Very Good-8 grade coin, the value is $2 to $3, and Fine-12 coins are worth $4.64. This range of values is the average for 1905 Indian Head pennies. The value increases to $6 in Very Fine-20, $10 in Extremely Fine-40, and $21 in About Uncirculated-50.
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How rare is a 1905 penny?

Today in the collectors market 1905 pennies are abundant in average circulated condition. However, nicer preserved coins with greater detail are far less available and realized by collectors.
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What's the rarest Indian Head penny?

1888 Indian Head Penny: Last 8 Over 7 Variety

This is the rarest and one of the most valuable Indian Head penny varieties found so far.
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Is a 1906 penny worth anything?

Your Penny may be worth $1 in G4 (Good) condition, $4.68 in Fine condition, $6 in Very fine condition, and up to $10 in Extremely Fine condition. An uncirculated coin with an MS-60 or MS-63 grade can sell for $30-$57. If you have a proof penny (PR-63), pawnbrokers will award you a whopping $144 or more.
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What penny is worth millions?

The first 1943 copper cent was sold in 1958 for more than $40,000. In 1996, another went for a whopping $82,500. But those sales pale in comparison with the latest: this week, a dealer in New Jersey sold his 1943 penny for a staggering $1.7 million.
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1905 Indian Head Penny Worth Money - How Much Is It Worth and Why? (Variety Guide)



What are the 15 most valuable pennies?

15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation
  • 1944-P Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1944-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1943-P Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper. ...
  • 1943-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper. ...
  • 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1943-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Copper/Bronze.
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Where can I sell my Indian Head pennies?

Sell Indian Head Pennies

You could easily take the coin to a local dealer. Just make sure that you know its face value ahead of time. You can also sell the coins on an auction website.
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What are the top 10 most valuable Indian Head pennies?

Most Valuable Indian Head Pennies
  • 1909 S Indian Head Cent. ...
  • 1872 Indian Head Cent (Shallow N) ...
  • 1861 Indian Head Cent. ...
  • 1859 Indian Head Cent (Laurel Wreath Reverse Without Shield) ...
  • 1877 Indian Head Cent. ...
  • 1864 Indian Head Cent (With L) ...
  • 1873 Indian Head Cent (Double Liberty) ...
  • 1888 Indian Head Cent (Last 8 Over 7)
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What penny is worth the most?

The finest known 1792 Birch cent sold at a Heritage auction in 2015 for nearly $2.6 million, making it the most ever paid for a one-cent piece at auction, he said. A penny's worth depends on its quality and rarity.
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What pennies are the most valuable?

10 Most Valuable Old Pennies and What They're Worth
  1. 1792 Birch Cent - About $2.6 Million. ...
  2. 1943 Bronze Lincoln Penny - About $1.7 Million. ...
  3. 1793 Strawberry Leaf Cent - About $863,000. ...
  4. 1793 Liberty Cap Wreath Cent - About $391,000. ...
  5. 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny - About $375,000. ...
  6. 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000.
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What year pennies are worth keeping?

Lincoln pennies that were minted between 1959 and 1982 tend to be worth more since they are almost 100 percent copper, rather than an alloy. Improperly prepared dies can result in coins with a "double" image.
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What is a 1909 Indian Head penny worth?

The 1909 Indian Head penny with no mint mark is worth around $10 in good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $20. In extremely fine condition the value is around $25. In uncirculated condition the price is around $45 for coins with an MS 60 grade.
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What's the oldest Indian Head penny?

The Indian Head Penny struck from 1859 to 1909, is one of America's most popular coins. You can now own the first year of issue Indian Head Penny minted in 1859 over 150 years ago. This handsome coin designed by James Barton Longacre is housed in a beautiful blue display box.
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What are the key dates for Indian Head pennies?

Indian Head Penny Key Dates

Key date coins include 1877, 1908-S and 1909-S, which are the three lowest-mintage issues of the series with respective mintages of 852,500, 1,115,000 and 309,000.
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Should I clean my Indian Head penny?

Never Clean a Proof or Uncirculated Coin

No matter the circumstance, there's never a good reason to clean an uncirculated or proof coin. Even if there is adhesive residue stuck to it, fingerprints, stains or discoloring, leave it alone! Bring it to a professional to remove anything.
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How much is 80000 pennies worth?

$800 dollars.
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How do I know if my coin is worth money?

There are three primary variables that help determine the value of a coin.
  1. Initial Mintage Number. This refers to how many of the coins were originally minted and available in the market.
  2. Coin Grade. The better condition your coin is in, the more valuable it can be.
  3. Demand.
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What is a 1999 penny worth?

Most 1999 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1999 penny with no mint mark and the 1999 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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How much is a 1988 penny worth?

Most 1988 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1988 penny with no mint mark and the 1988 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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How much is a 1982 penny worth?

Most 1982 pennies in circulated condition are only worth either their face value of $0.01 or their weight in copper if they are of the copper variety. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.
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