The last Liberty head (a/k/a/ "Large") cents were made in 1857.
All cents dated 1888 are Indian Head cents. Please see the Related Question for more information.
Liberty head cents were minted from 1793 to 1857. You most likely have an Indian Head cent.
$30.00 on eBay
1888 makes it an Indian head cent, which is a small coin (same size as modern Lincoln cents). The '88 is a relatively common date, worth anywhere between $2 and $50 depending on condition. If the coin is in fact larger, still dated 1888, then that's probably not Liberty on the coin, but rather Queen Victoria. If it is, the denomination will say "One Penny" rather than "One Cent". Prices for that coin start at around $3.
It's a 1888 Liberty Head Nickel and a better date, meaning values are higher in lower grades. If you can see some of the letters in the word Liberty in the head band, retail value is about $40.00. All the letters $65.00 I suggest showing it to a couple of collectors or dealers for a better idea of the value
Lincoln, Wheat Ear Reverse (Wheat Penny's) cents were struck from 1909 to 1958. A 1888 penny is a Indian Head cent with an average value of $1.00-$3.00 for most coins. NOTE: The wreath on the reverse is Oak not Wheat.
Liberty head cents were minted from 1793 to 1857. You most likely have an Indian Head cent.
Liberty head cents were minted from 1793 to 1857. You most likely have an Indian Head cent.
$30.00 on eBay
1888 makes it an Indian head cent, which is a small coin (same size as modern Lincoln cents). The '88 is a relatively common date, worth anywhere between $2 and $50 depending on condition. If the coin is in fact larger, still dated 1888, then that's probably not Liberty on the coin, but rather Queen Victoria. If it is, the denomination will say "One Penny" rather than "One Cent". Prices for that coin start at around $3.
It's a 1888 Liberty Head Nickel and a better date, meaning values are higher in lower grades. If you can see some of the letters in the word Liberty in the head band, retail value is about $40.00. All the letters $65.00 I suggest showing it to a couple of collectors or dealers for a better idea of the value
Lincoln, Wheat Ear Reverse (Wheat Penny's) cents were struck from 1909 to 1958. A 1888 penny is a Indian Head cent with an average value of $1.00-$3.00 for most coins. NOTE: The wreath on the reverse is Oak not Wheat.
Before the Indian Head penny, the United States minted the Liberty Head penny, also known as the Flying Eagle penny. The Liberty Head design was used from 1856 until 1858, while the Indian Head penny was introduced in 1859. The Liberty Head featured a classic depiction of Lady Liberty and was part of the larger cent coinage reforms during that period.
The only penny being produced by the US Mint in 1885 was the Indian Head penny. Wheat pennies were not produced until 1909.
In order to assist in answering this question, you will need to provide the year of the coin. Thanks, MGirard
The word Liberty or a depiction of Miss Liberty appears on ALL US coins. These cents are normally called Indian Head "pennies", please see the Related Question.
value of an five dollar gold liberty head
It's a Lincoln Head cent not a liberty cent. 1943-S steel cents are valued at 5 to 10 cents on average. Uncirculated examples can be $5.00-$20.00