An uncirculated 1861 Indian head penny is worth %162. A penny in good condition is only worth $20. These prices are good as of January 2014.
Anytime one is trying to determine a coin's worth, you must be aware of thast specific coins's mint state (condition): for example, a 1861 Indian Head Penny is worth 25 dollars in good condition , but is worth $225 in a mint state of 50 (AU50).
What you presumably have is a James Buchanan presidential dollar coin. It was minted in 2010 and is worth one dollar.
The last large cents were dated 1857. If your coin is dated 1861 it could be a British penny (not a cent), a private token, or a Civil War piece. Please post a new question with more details about its design and size.
a mill
One cent per coin, in general.
Anytime one is trying to determine a coin's worth, you must be aware of thast specific coins's mint state (condition): for example, a 1861 Indian Head Penny is worth 25 dollars in good condition , but is worth $225 in a mint state of 50 (AU50).
What you presumably have is a James Buchanan presidential dollar coin. It was minted in 2010 and is worth one dollar.
The last large cents were dated 1857. If your coin is dated 1861 it could be a British penny (not a cent), a private token, or a Civil War piece. Please post a new question with more details about its design and size.
a mill
In circulated condition it's worth about 25 cents.
About 10$.
A regular 1972 penny is worth about one cent still. To evaluate an error coin, it would have to be seen for an accurate assessment. Taking it to a coin dealer is your best bet.
The value of an English one penny copper coin depends on its age, condition, and rarity. Modern one penny coins, minted after 1971, are worth their face value of one penny. However, older coins, especially those minted before 1971 or rare variants, can be worth more to collectors, ranging from a few pence to several pounds. It's best to consult a coin appraiser or refer to a price guide for specific valuations.
Please post a new question with the coin's date and country of issue. If there's no country on it, a one penny coin is most likely from Great Britain.
It is called a cent,
One cent per coin, in general.
An average coin would be about a dollar in a coin shop, and 5 for a very good one.