Indian Head Penny

1859-1909 | Designed by James B. Longacre

$1.5 – $186,325

Total Coins: 40
Key Dates: 5 + 16 semi
Value Range: $1.5 - $186,325
Most Valuable: Indian Head Penny - 1877

Indian Head Penny coins were minted from 1859-1909, designed by James B. Longacre. This series includes 40 coins in our database. Values range from $1.5 to $186,325. The most sought-after is the Indian Head Penny - 1877.

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Coins in this series with year, mint mark, mintage, and key date status
Year	Mint	Mintage	Status	Value Range	View
1859	Philadelphia	36,400,000	Semi-Key	$40 - $21,275	View →
1860	P	67,636,200	Semi-Key	$27 - $15,150	View →
1861	Philadelphia	36,700,000	Semi-Key	$30 - $17,275	View →
1862	P	171,297,248		$7.5 - $4,525	View →
1863	P	60,924,629		$8 - $4,550	View →
1864	Philadelphia	13,752,500	Semi-Key	$30 - $16,375	View →
1864	P	3,026,737	Key Date	$265 - $142,050	View →
1865	P	5,670,398	Semi-Key	$26 - $16,975	View →
1866	P	2,946,614	Semi-Key	$35 - $18,225	View →
1867	P	121,226,020		$6.5 - $4,875	View →
1868	P	58,790,112		$7 - $4,325	View →
1869	Philadelphia	6,420,500	Semi-Key	$28 - $18,625	View →
1870	Philadelphia	5,275,500	Semi-Key	$30 - $20,175	View →
1871	Philadelphia	3,929,500	Semi-Key	$36 - $22,525	View →
1872	Philadelphia	4,042,000	Semi-Key	$35 - $24,075	View →
1873	P	127,496,259	Key Date	$220 - $140,525	View →
1874	P	172,426,191	Semi-Key	$21 - $15,900	View →
1875	P	25,700,324	Semi-Key	$30 - $18,250	View →
1876	P	48,212,764	Semi-Key	$29 - $15,375	View →
1877	Philadelphia	852,500	Key Date	$310 - $186,325	View →
1878	P	182,812,335	Key Date	$225 - $115,550	View →
1879	P	86,755,112		$7 - $5,400	View →
1880	Philadelphia	38,200,000		$7.5 - $5,225	View →
1880	P	26,711,113	Semi-Key	$29 - $18,250	View →
1881	P	41,352,985		$7.5 - $4,175	View →
1882	P	98,541,549		$8 - $4,850	View →
1883	P	15,401,328		$8 - $4,325	View →
1884	P	82,055,555		$6.5 - $5,150	View →
1886	P	28,680,317		$6.5 - $5,375	View →
1890	Philadelphia	57,180,000		$2 - $2,600	View →
1890	P	182,994,753		$1.5 - $2,425	View →
1895	Philadelphia	57,000,000		$2 - $2,450	View →
1895	P	188,295,276		$2 - $2,000	View →
1900	Philadelphia	66,833,800		$2 - $2,075	View →
1900	P	147,506,540		$2 - $2,025	View →
1905	Philadelphia	80,719,000		$2 - $2,550	View →
1905	P	182,445,869	Semi-Key	$6 - $7,625	View →
1908	P	13,032,105		$1.5 - $2,575	View →
1908	San Francisco	1,356,000	Semi-Key	$8.5 - $10,000	View →
1909	San Francisco	1,668,000	Key Date	$83 - $105,825	View →

1859 Philadelphia

Mintage: 36,400,000

Semi-Key

$40 - $21,275View →

1860 P

Mintage: 67,636,200

Semi-Key

$27 - $15,150View →

1861 Philadelphia

Mintage: 36,700,000

Semi-Key

$30 - $17,275View →

1862 P

Mintage: 171,297,248

$7.5 - $4,525View →

1863 P

Mintage: 60,924,629

$8 - $4,550View →

1864 Philadelphia

Mintage: 13,752,500

Semi-Key

$30 - $16,375View →

1864 P

Mintage: 3,026,737

Key Date

$265 - $142,050View →

1865 P

Mintage: 5,670,398

Semi-Key

$26 - $16,975View →

1866 P

Mintage: 2,946,614

Semi-Key

$35 - $18,225View →

1867 P

Mintage: 121,226,020

$6.5 - $4,875View →

1868 P

Mintage: 58,790,112

$7 - $4,325View →

1869 Philadelphia

Mintage: 6,420,500

Semi-Key

$28 - $18,625View →

1870 Philadelphia

Mintage: 5,275,500

Semi-Key

$30 - $20,175View →

1871 Philadelphia

Mintage: 3,929,500

Semi-Key

$36 - $22,525View →

1872 Philadelphia

Mintage: 4,042,000

Semi-Key

$35 - $24,075View →

1873 P

Mintage: 127,496,259

Key Date

$220 - $140,525View →

1874 P

Mintage: 172,426,191

Semi-Key

$21 - $15,900View →

1875 P

Mintage: 25,700,324

Semi-Key

$30 - $18,250View →

1876 P

Mintage: 48,212,764

Semi-Key

$29 - $15,375View →

1877 Philadelphia

Mintage: 852,500

Key Date

$310 - $186,325View →

1878 P

Mintage: 182,812,335

Key Date

$225 - $115,550View →

1879 P

Mintage: 86,755,112

$7 - $5,400View →

1880 Philadelphia

Mintage: 38,200,000

$7.5 - $5,225View →

1880 P

Mintage: 26,711,113

Semi-Key

$29 - $18,250View →

1881 P

Mintage: 41,352,985

$7.5 - $4,175View →

1882 P

Mintage: 98,541,549

$8 - $4,850View →

1883 P

Mintage: 15,401,328

$8 - $4,325View →

1884 P

Mintage: 82,055,555

$6.5 - $5,150View →

1886 P

Mintage: 28,680,317

$6.5 - $5,375View →

1890 Philadelphia

Mintage: 57,180,000

$2 - $2,600View →

1890 P

Mintage: 182,994,753

$1.5 - $2,425View →

1895 Philadelphia

Mintage: 57,000,000

$2 - $2,450View →

1895 P

Mintage: 188,295,276

$2 - $2,000View →

1900 Philadelphia

Mintage: 66,833,800

$2 - $2,075View →

1900 P

Mintage: 147,506,540

$2 - $2,025View →

1905 Philadelphia

Mintage: 80,719,000

$2 - $2,550View →

1905 P

Mintage: 182,445,869

Semi-Key

$6 - $7,625View →

1908 P

Mintage: 13,032,105

$1.5 - $2,575View →

1908 San Francisco

Mintage: 1,356,000

Semi-Key

$8.5 - $10,000View →

1909 San Francisco

Mintage: 1,668,000

Key Date

$83 - $105,825View →

Key Dates & Rarities

The most sought-after coins in the Indian Head Penny series, ranked by highest recorded value.

Indian Head Penny - 1877

Key Date

Mintage: 852,500 Up to $186,325

The most famous and sought-after date in the Indian Head Penny series. Only 852,500 minted.

1864 Indian Head Penny

Key Date

Mintage: 3,026,737 Up to $142,050

Popular key date

1873 Indian Head Penny

Key Date

Mintage: 127,496,259 Up to $140,525

Popular key date

1878 Indian Head Penny

Key Date

Mintage: 182,812,335 Up to $115,550

Popular key date

Indian Head Penny - 1909-S

Key Date

Mintage: 1,668,000 Up to $105,825

Last year of the Indian Head Penny series. San Francisco Mint issue is a key date.

Indian Head Penny History

The Indian Head Penny series began in 1859 to replace the larger, heavier Flying Eagle cent. James B. Longacre designed the coin while serving as the Chief Engraver at the Philadelphia Mint. He chose a portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a Native American headdress instead of an actual Native American figure. This design choice drew criticism for its lack of historical accuracy, but the coin remained popular with the public for half a century. The design underwent one major change in 1860 when Longacre added a laurel wreath to the reverse side to replace the original oak wreath and shield. The series ended in 1909 after the Mint introduced the Lincoln cent. The Indian Head Penny remains a staple of American numismatics because it represents the transition to the modern small cent format.

Collecting Tips

Start your collection with common dates like 1900 through 1908, which you can find in good condition for under $5. Focus on identifying the 1877 date, which has a mintage of only 852,500 and carries a high price tag. Check your coins for environmental damage or heavy cleaning, as these flaws ruin the numismatic value. Watch for altered dates on coins from 1880, as forgers often change the final digit to mimic the rarer 1888 issue. Always use a 5x or 10x jeweler's loupe to inspect the fine details of the feathers and the date for signs of tampering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most valuable Indian Head Penny? +

The Indian Head Penny - 1877 is among the most valuable in this series. It is considered a key date by collectors. Condition plays a major role in value, so we recommend scanning your coin for a personalized estimate.

How many Indian Head Penny coins were made? +

The Indian Head Penny series spans 1859-1909 and includes coins from multiple mints. Our database tracks 40 individual date-and-mint combinations. Mintage figures vary widely, with lower-mintage coins typically commanding higher values.

How do I know if my Indian Head Penny is valuable? +

The value of a Indian Head Penny depends on the year, mint mark, condition (grade), and whether it is a key date or variety. You can check our price table above for grade-by-grade values, or scan your coin for an instant identification and value estimate.