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1887 would make it an Indian head cent, so it didn't feature any president.
Dependent on it's condition, it can be worth from $2.00 to $47.00.
The first wheat penny was struck in 1909. The coin is a 1883 Indian Head cent, the reverse is an Oak Wreath & Shield not wheat stalks. In average condition the coin has a retail value of $5.00-$8.00.
It's best that you don't clean it. Cleaning a coin reduces or kills the collectible value of any coin. The 1887 Indian Head cent is not rare it's actually very common, average circulated coins are $3.00-$8.00.
The face value is one cent, the collectible value of a coin in average circulated condition is $3.00 to $8.00
These two coins would be referred to as: Indian Head cents. In 1887, there were ~45,224,000 coins minted; in 1888, the US Mint produced ~37,490,000 coins. Therefore, the 1888 coin is worth a bit more because fewer were minted. Take 2 - The "TRICK" here is to get the question right . . . it should be stated as "Why are 1888 pennies worth more than 1887 pennies?" And the answer? - Because there is one more penny.
1887 is a common date, average circulated coins are $3.00-$7.00.
Assuming you mean Indian Head cent 1887 retail value is $6.00
If it's corroded, only a cent or two. 1906 is a common date for Indian cents, A worn but uncorroded one would retail for around a dollar so few collectors would be interested in a damaged coin.
There are 2 varieties of 1888 Indian Head cent. The one with an "overdate" which shows 1887 underneath 1888 is much rarer. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:Normal date:Very worn condition - $1Moderately worn - $6Slightly worn - $8Almost no wear - $31Uncirculated - $54 to $525 depending on qualityOverdate 1888/1887:Very worn condition - $1,888Moderately worn - $2,850Slightly worn - $5,820Almost no wear - $15,180Uncirculated - $21,880 to $44,380
Badruddin Tyabji was the first muslim president of Indian National Congress elected in its 1887 Madras session.
$5-$10 depending upon the condition of the coin.