Curiosities

The Most Valuable Collectors' Items in History

263. Indian Head Pennies

Manufacturer: US Mint
Original price: $0.01 *
Value today: $25- $ 3.000 *

The one-cent coin called the “Indian Head Cent” was produced by the US Mint between 1859 and 1909. Designed by James Longacre, the one-cent coin was the size of a half-dollar coin. Those that were not produced at the Philadelphia Mint, where the penny originated, have an “S” mint mark below the garland on the other side.

Indian Head Pennies @jodydelldavis /Pixabay.com

The value of an Indian Head Penny depends on the year. An 1859 Penny in good condition can sell for $25, while a 1909 can sell for $850 in perfect condition. The 1873 and 1877 Pennys are also quite valuable, selling for $1,235 and $3,000 respectively if in mint condition.

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