The Indian Head cent, also known as an Indian Head penny, was a one cent coin produced by the United States Bureau of the Mint from 1859 to 1909. It was designed by James Barton Longacre, the Chief Engraver at the Philadelphia Mint. For collectors, the Indian Head Cent represents great historical significance of its era.
Copper-Nickel Oak Wreath With Shield
Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)
Metal Composition: 88% Copper - 12% Nickel
1863 Indian Head cents were made with a copper-nickel alloy, which is fairly unusual for a denomination much more associated with the later bronze composition. 1863 Indian Head Cent Copper-Nickel Oak Wreath With Shield. Minted at: Philadelphia Designer - Engraver: James B Longacre Metal Composition: 88% Copper - 12% Nickel Diameter: 19 mm Mass / Weight: 4.67 grams.
Mass / Weight: 4.67 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) | Very Fine (VF-20) | Extremely Fine (EF-40) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) | Uncirculated (MS-60) | Uncirculated (MS-63) | Proof (PR-63) |
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$13 | $17 | $22 | $29 | $53 | $79 | $115 | $216 | $978 |
1863 Indian Head Token
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1863 Indian Head Penny is Worth $17 in Average Condition and can be Worth $115 to $216 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $978 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.MELT VALUE: $0.0361
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