When was the first Indian Head penny made?

In 1857 a small cent coin was introduced that featured a flying eagle on the obverse. Production problems limited the coin to only two years. The Indian Head penny was introduced in 1859 with a composition of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel and a diameter of 19 mm and a weight of 4.67 grams.

What’s the value of an 1890 Indian Head penny?

A collecting demand that continues to get stronger for the better quality 1890 pennies. Hobbyist along with coin dealers are always searching for these old pennies in the best condition possible. If a close look at your coin finds details within the feathers this confirms higher 1890 Indian head penny value.

How much is a rotated cent coin worth?

Value depends on grading, year and whether it is an unusual coin to be found in rotated status. Rotated Cents must be at least 90 percent to be worth anything. Check a few auction sites and you might run across something you like. It’s a specialized area and I have only seen ONE collection of all rotated morgans of varying degrees.

Is the 2011 1 cent coin upside down?

I found an oddity recently among my pocket change. It is a 2011 U.S. 1-cent coin. One side, of course, has the Lincoln profile, but when you turn it around, the Shield image on the other side of the coin is upside down — a full 180-degree rotation in relation to Lincoln.

How much is a 1889 Indian Head penny worth?

Indian Head Penny Values DATE EXTREMELY FINE UNCIRCULATED 1889 Indian Head Penny $18 $30 1890 Indian Head Penny $16 $30 1891 Indian Head Penny $15 $30 1892 Indian Head Penny $20 $30

How much is a 1909 Indian Head penny worth?

Indian Head Penny Values DATE GOOD FINE EXTREMELY FINE UNCIRCULATED 1908 Indian Head Penny (S) $90 $125 $175 $250 1909 Indian Head Penny $12 $17 $25 $30 1909 Indian Head Penny (S) $450 $600 $750 $850

How much is a 1860 Indian Head penny worth?

Indian Head Penny Values DATE GOOD FINE EXTREMELY FINE UNCIRCULATED 1859 Indian Head Penny $15 $25 $110 $200 1860 Indian Head Penny $10 $20 $65 $100 1861 Indian Head Penny $25 $45 $110 $175 1862 Indian Head Penny $10 $20 $50 $75

It was produced from 1856 to 1858. Despite being less than ninety-percent copper, the coin wouldn’t last. It would eventually be replaced by the Indian Head Penny, which entered the market in 1859. The Indian Head cent is unique for many reasons.

When did they stop using nickel in the Indian Head penny?

In 1864, the U.S. Mint stopped using nickel in the production of Indian Head pennies and changed to a bronze composition, consisting of 95 percent copper and 5 percent tin and zinc.