Assuming the coin is circulated, the 1889 Indian Head cent is a common date coin and most show a lot of wear. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. In general retail values for low grade coins are $1.00-3.00, better grade are $7.00-$10.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $20.00-$31.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
A 1889 penny - aka - Indian Head Cent - in good condition (G4) is worth: $2.00; if its mint state is MS60, the value is: $65.00.
1889 is not a rare date for Indian Head cents. In average circulated condition, it's worth about a dollar. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $45
An Indian Head penny from 1889 to 1899, in circulated condition, is worth about a dollar. An 1889 Indian Head Penny in choice brilliant proof, with gem mirror-like red surfaces - the 31st nicest graded of over 70 specimens graded by NCGS recently sold for $2,800 in 2009. The market value of most old US coins increases exponentially when approaching grade MS63 and continuing through Choice proof.
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A penny from the 1811 is worth $150.00 to $1,110.00.
A 1889 penny - aka - Indian Head Cent - in good condition (G4) is worth: $2.00; if its mint state is MS60, the value is: $65.00.
1889 is not a rare date for Indian Head cents. In average circulated condition, it's worth about a dollar. A nice uncirculated one is worth about $45
Canada did not strike any cents with that date. Please check the coin again and post a new question including any inscriptions that might help to ID it.
As at January 2011, an 1889 coin would be 122 years old.
The 1924Lincoln penny is worth $4.00 worth
An Indian Head penny from 1889 to 1899, in circulated condition, is worth about a dollar. An 1889 Indian Head Penny in choice brilliant proof, with gem mirror-like red surfaces - the 31st nicest graded of over 70 specimens graded by NCGS recently sold for $2,800 in 2009. The market value of most old US coins increases exponentially when approaching grade MS63 and continuing through Choice proof.
A penny is always worth a penny no matter what.
In 1896 a penny was worth a penny. If you have a penny dated 1896 then it is worth more than that.
A penny minted in 2013 is worth a penny, or 1 cent.
It's worth one penny.
A wheat penny is worth about $1,000,000
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