The obverse (front) of an Indian Head cent has the date, legend and bust. The reverse has the shield, wreath and denomination of one cent.
Which cent piece are you referring to? - the Indian Head and/or Lincoln cent?
Wheat Back cents did not begin production until August, 1909. Any 1903 penny would be an Indian Head cent.
There is a design of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on the back of the penny. Also are the words "United States of America" and "E Pluribus Unum" and, lastly "One Cent".
The first year issue for a Indian Head cent was 1859
what is the value of a Indian head penny in excellent condition
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
one cent
No Indian Head cent had a mintmark until 1908, so the 1898 cent will not have one.
Check that date again. There's no such thing as an 1809 Indian cent.
Braided Hair Liberty Large Cent
There are 6 different kinds of pennies that were minted in 1909 : In circulated condition, they will have the following values : 1909 Indian Head Cent -- $2.00 1909-S Indian Head Cent ("S" is on the back at the bottom) -- $250.00 1909 Lincoln Cent -- $1.00 1909-S Lincoln Cent ("S" is under the date) -- $50.00 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent ("VDB" is on the back at the bottom) -- $3.50 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent ("S" under the date AND "VDB" on the back at the bottom) -- $400-$500 it matters in whatcondition the penny is in
It's worth one cent