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From their beginning in 1859, the Indian Head penny did not have any mint marks at all until 1908 and 1909 when the mint mark for San Francisco, California, "S", was placed on the reverse [tails] side of the coin beneath the wreath for the coins minted there.

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Where do you find the mint mark on a 1898 Indian Head penny?

No Indian Head cent had a mintmark until 1908, so the 1898 cent will not have one.


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The mint mark, if the coin has one, is below the wreath on the reverse (1908-09 only).


What is the value of a 1909-N Indian head penny?

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What is the value of a 1903 Indian Head penny with NO mint mark?

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What is the value of a 1915 Indian head penny?

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What is the value of an 1874 Indian head penny?

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What is a 1908 penny with no mint mark worth?

The 1908 Indian Head cent is valued from $1.00-$3.00 in average circulated condition.


What is the value of a 1927 Indian head penny?

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What is the value of a Indian head penny with buffalo on back with no date or mint mark?

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