What is an 1859 Indian head penny worth?

The 1859 Indian Head penny is worth around $15 in good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $55. In extremely fine condition the value is around $125. In uncirculated condition the price is around $350 for coins with an MS 60 grade.

Is a 1859 penny rare?

With that being said, however, there are plenty of 1859 Indian Heads that have never been circulated; these coins are not only extremely rare, but extremely valuable as well. Making the 1859 even more attractive to collectors is the fact that the coin's reverse design was changed after just one year.

What is 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.

What does a 1859 penny look like?

1859 Pennies are a One Year Type

Your coin's reverse features a Laurel wreath surrounding "One Cent" tied at the bottom with a ribbon. The following year 1860 and for the rest is the Indian penny series an oak wreath was featured.

What is 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.

1899 INDIAN HEAD PENNY: 53,598,000 MINTED

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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.

What year penny is most valuable?

The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.

Why is the 1877 Indian head penny so valuable?

Considered the key to the series, value and demand is greater for an 1877 than any other Indian penny. Worth $360 and up even when heavily worn, it is a popular date with collectors. Many are assembling sets of Indian pennies and finding a nice 1877 with the least amount of wear is a challenge.

How much is a 1943 steel penny worth?

Value of a 1943 Steel Penny

They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.

Are 1959 D pennies worth anything?

The 1959 D penny is worth around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $1 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $3 in PR-65RD condition. There were 1,149,291 proof coins minted.

What penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.

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Are Buffalo nickels worth anything?

Most circulated buffalo nickels are only worth a slight premium over their still legal tender face value of 5 cents. Typically 25 or 30 cents. However, experienced coin collectors pay significant premiums for buffalo nickels that look as fresh and detailed today as the day they were minted.

How much is a 2021 penny worth?

Most 2021 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 2021 penny with no mint mark and the 2021 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.

How much is a flying eagle penny worth?

Today, a circulated 1857 Flying Eagle penny grading is worth around $30, and uncirculated pieces are worth around $225 and up. As with all Flying Eagle pennies in the higher grades, be sure to purchase as a certified and authenticated variety, since counterfeits of these early small cents are growing.

Are silver pennies rare?

The "Silver Penny" Is Not Rare

In order to save copper for the war effort, the United States Mint under the authority from Congress began making pennies from steel with a thin coating of zinc. This gave the penny a silver color instead of the normal orange/brown copper color.

How do you clean Indian Head pennies?

Simply soak the coins overnight, and gently rinse with distilled water in the morning. If the coin is unrecognizable after soaking, don't go any further! The risk of damage is too great, particularly if the coin is ancient. The safest thing to do is take it to a professional.

What penny was before the flying eagle?

Indian Head Cent (1859 – 1909)

The Indian cent was first introduced in 1859, and replaced the Flying Eagle penny, with a design that lasted for fifty years, spanning through 1909.

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