I wasn't able to find anything about this specific item, but it's an example of what's called a Civil War token. Many different designs were privately issued as a way to counter a shortage of small coins during the Civil War. Some look very similar to Indian Head cents, while others have slogans and/or images of other famous people such as Ben Franklin. Nearly all of them bore the word "NOT" near the "one cent" denomination, presumably so their manufacturers couldn't be accused of counterfeiting.
Auction prices of similar tokens run in the $20 to $60 range, so it would definitely be worth taking your token to an appraiser who specializes in Civil War collectibles.
No Indian Head cent was ever struck in silver.
Retail is $8 to $20 depending on condition.
Not 1863. The first nickels were struck in 1866. The first ones with an Indian head design weren't made until 1913. Please check again and post a new question.
As of 10/2008 $8 if worn $16 with moderate wear $26 if in almost-new condition.
Indian Head cents were struck in 1863 but not at the San Francisco Mint. A better description an more information is needed, the coin may be a Civil War Token.
No Indian Head cent was ever struck in silver.
Retail is $8 to $20 depending on condition.
Not 1863. The first nickels were struck in 1866. The first ones with an Indian head design weren't made until 1913. Please check again and post a new question.
As of 10/2008 $8 if worn $16 with moderate wear $26 if in almost-new condition.
Indian Head cents were struck in 1863 but not at the San Francisco Mint. A better description an more information is needed, the coin may be a Civil War Token.
1863 is a high mintage (49,840,000) year for Indian Head cents. Assuming the coin is circulated, most show heavy wear and have values from $5.00-$15.00. Better grade are $20.00-$45.00 and coins with almost no wear run from $50.00-$90.00.
Indian Egg-eater was created in 1863.
1863 penny with a 9 in the middle of the 18 and 63
The Indian Forest Service was established in 1863
The 1863 Indian Head cent is still the copper-nickel composition (.880 copper & .120 nickel) 1864 is the year they were first struck in bronze.
$1.00 in 1863 would be adjusted to $16.66 in 2008.
Satyendra Nath Tagore was the first Indian to join Indian Civil Services in the year 1863.