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 - $1
Moderately worn - $6
Slightly worn - $8
Almost no wear - $31
Uncirculated - $54 to $525 depending on quality
Overdate 1888/1887:
Very worn condition - $1,888
Moderately worn - $2,850
Slightly worn - $5,820
Almost no wear - $15,180
Uncirculated - $21,880 to $44,380
There was never a silver Indian Head penny.
The Indian Head penny was not minted until 1859.
The last Liberty head (a/k/a/ "Large") cents were made in 1857. All cents dated 1888 are Indian Head cents. Please see the Related Question for more information.
Lincoln, Wheat Ear Reverse (Wheat Penny's) cents were struck from 1909 to 1958. A 1888 penny is a Indian Head cent with an average value of $1.00-$3.00 for most coins. NOTE: The wreath on the reverse is Oak not Wheat.
What is the current value for a 1901uncirculated indian head penny.
There was never a silver Indian Head penny.
The Indian Head penny was not minted until 1859.
The last Liberty head (a/k/a/ "Large") cents were made in 1857. All cents dated 1888 are Indian Head cents. Please see the Related Question for more information.
Lincoln, Wheat Ear Reverse (Wheat Penny's) cents were struck from 1909 to 1958. A 1888 penny is a Indian Head cent with an average value of $1.00-$3.00 for most coins. NOTE: The wreath on the reverse is Oak not Wheat.
What is the current value for a 1901uncirculated indian head penny.
1874 Indian Head Penny: good condition-$13.00, mint condition-$155.00
Indian Head cents were made from 1859 to 1909.
what is the value of a Indian head penny in excellent condition
Indian Head cents were first minted in 1859.
A 1905 Indian Head is a specific type of collectible Indian penny that has proven to gain value as the years pass. The value of these coins will vary depending on its condition.
It is worth $1.00. Check on (about.com)Indian head penny
The last Indian Head penny was made in 1909, look at the coin again and post new question.