Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1862 Indian Head cent is a common date of the series. Because most coins show heavy wear, for an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. In general retail values for low grade coins are $8.00-$10.00, better grade are $15.00-$30.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $60.00-$90.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
As of 05/2009 an 1862 'Indian Head' penny in good condition is worth $8.00, in fine condition it is worth $11.00, in extremely fine condition it is worth $28.00, in uncirculated condition it is worth $95.00 to $1,000, and proof is worth $600.00.
There is no such coin as a Indian Head Buckwheat penny, but a 1898 Indian Head cent in average condition is worth $1.00-$3.00
An 1896 Indian Head Penny in good condition is worth $1.35, in fine condition is worth $2.00, in uncirculated condition is worth $30.00, proof is worth $150.00.
1869 Indian Head Penny: In good condition is worth $45.00, In fine condition is worth $175.00, uncirculated is worth $400.00, proof is worth $550.00.
Most Indian head pennies of 1909 are worth between $2.00 and $10.00. However, if the penny is an 1909 S Indian head then it would be worth between $400 to $600 depending on the value grade.
As of 05/2009 an 1862 'Indian Head' penny in good condition is worth $8.00, in fine condition it is worth $11.00, in extremely fine condition it is worth $28.00, in uncirculated condition it is worth $95.00 to $1,000, and proof is worth $600.00.
There is no such coin as a Indian Head Buckwheat penny, but a 1898 Indian Head cent in average condition is worth $1.00-$3.00
An 1896 Indian Head Penny in good condition is worth $1.35, in fine condition is worth $2.00, in uncirculated condition is worth $30.00, proof is worth $150.00.
1869 Indian Head Penny: In good condition is worth $45.00, In fine condition is worth $175.00, uncirculated is worth $400.00, proof is worth $550.00.
Most Indian head pennies of 1909 are worth between $2.00 and $10.00. However, if the penny is an 1909 S Indian head then it would be worth between $400 to $600 depending on the value grade.
An 1896 Indian Head Penny in good condition is worth $1.35, in fine condition is worth $2.00, in uncirculated condition is worth $30.00, proof is worth $150.00.
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Indian Head pennies were made from 1859 thru 1909.
There were no Indian Head cents minted until 1859.
A 1898 Indian head penny in circulated condition is worth 1 to around 23 dollars in circulated condition. These coins are not rare.
The first year for a Indian Head cent is 1859
An 1883 Indian head penny is worth $3 retail if well-worn, or up to about $16 if almost un-circulated.