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.
1863 penny with a 9 in the middle of the 18 and 63
As of 10/2008 $8 if worn $16 with moderate wear $26 if in almost-new condition.
There's no such thing as an "Indian wheat" penny. Indian head cents were made from 1859 to 1909. Wheat cents were made from 1909 to 1958. There was an overlap in 1909 - both designs were issued that year.
The last Indian Head penny was made in 1909, look at the coin again and post new question.
coins are wirth what ever a collecter is willing to pay for it . Ialways wonder if im paying to much for coins.
Indian Head cents from 1859 to 1864 weigh 4.67 grams and are thicker than all other Indian Head coins dated after 1864. Near the end of 1864 the weight change to 3.11 grams.The thicker coins are made of Copper Nickel and the thinner coins are made from Bronze
1863 penny with a 9 in the middle of the 18 and 63
This is a penny made by the US mint in 1898.
As of 10/2008 $8 if worn $16 with moderate wear $26 if in almost-new condition.
There's no such thing as an "Indian wheat" penny. Indian head cents were made from 1859 to 1909. Wheat cents were made from 1909 to 1958. There was an overlap in 1909 - both designs were issued that year.
The last Indian Head penny was made in 1909, look at the coin again and post new question.
coins are wirth what ever a collecter is willing to pay for it . Ialways wonder if im paying to much for coins.
Indian Head cents were made from 1859 to 1909.
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.
Indian Head pennies were made from 1859 thru 1909.
The first wheat cents were made in 1909 so there is no such coin. If you have an INDIAN HEAD cent with that date, its approximate retail value is $8 if worn $16 with moderate wear $26 if in almost-new condition.
The 1898 US penny was made only at the Philadelphia mint which means it will have no mintmark. These coins are also referred to as Indian head pennies.