Liberty head cents were minted from 1793 to 1857. You most likely have an Indian Head cent.
Assuming average condition $2.00 to $7.00.
Wheat pennies were only made from 1909 till 1958. See the related question below for the value of a 1890 Indian head penny.
Liberty head cents were minted from 1793 to 1857. You most likely have an Indian Head cent.
$30.00 on eBay
The 1890 Indian Head cent is not rare or even scarce, in average condition the value is $1.00-$5.00, better grade circulated coins can be worth up to $35.00
most likely around $1 depending on wear.http://coins.about.com/od/coinvalues/l/bl-indian-head-penny-values.htm
$15.00 to $20.00 in circulated condition.
The only penny being produced by the US Mint in 1885 was the Indian Head penny. Wheat pennies were not produced until 1909.
In order to assist in answering this question, you will need to provide the year of the coin. Thanks, MGirard
1890 is not considered a rare date for Liberty Head nickels. In circulated condition, it's worth about $5.00 If the LIBERTY in the headband is complete, sharp and easily readable, it's worth about $30
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.
The word Liberty or a depiction of Miss Liberty appears on ALL US coins. These cents are normally called Indian Head "pennies", please see the Related Question.