1889 Indian Head Penny
This bronze Indian Head cent is sure to be prized by anyone who loves old U.S. Struck well over a century ago, its obverse depicts Liberty in a Native American headdress. The last feather of the headdress points between the C and A of AMERICA. Reverse of coin features oak wreath and shield. 1889 Indian Head Cent PF-64+ NGC CAC (Red/Brown) $639.00. Indian Head Penny key dates include: 1864-L 1969 1872 1877 1908-S. Minted for over 50 years, Indian Head cents are widely considered the most beautiful copper coins in American history. Introduced shortly before the War between the States in 1859, they were struck by the U.S. Mint until 1909. Designed by James Longacre, these historic cents were the nation's first coinage tribute to the noble, proud American. Your 1888 Indian head penny value is often higher than average because of its condition. Your coin may be worn, the design somewhat faded, however today it is desired by many. A nice 1888 penny is worth a premium to those assembling collections of Indian pennies. 1889 Indian Head Penny / Cent Add to Favorites Click to zoom ShelbyCoins 204 sales 5 out of 5 stars. 1889 Indian Head Penny / Cent $8.00.
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1889 Indian Head Penny value at an average of $4, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $105. (see details)...
Type:Indian Head Penny
Year:1889
Mint Mark: No mint mark
Face Value: 0.01 USD
Total Produced: 48,866,000 [?]
Silver Content: 0%
Numismatic Value: $4 to $105.00
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $4, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $105 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1889, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].
Additional Info: This coin was designed by James Barton Longacre, Head Engraver at mint.
1889 Indian Head Penny Worth
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**When we say that 48,866,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1889 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.
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