1859
The Indian Head one-cent coin was produced by the United States Mint from 1859 through 1909. It was designed by James Barton Longacre, the Engraver at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse of the coin shows UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, an Indian head facing to the left, wearing a feather bonnet.
How much is a 1900 Indian head cent worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1900 Indian Head Penny value at an average of $2.50, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $60.
When was the first Indian head penny made?
1793
These pennies date back to a time when only large cent coins were in circulation. The Indian head penny first went into production in 1793.
What is an Indian head penny from 1900 worth?
Pricing the 1900 Indian Head Penny
| DATE | GOOD | FINE |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | $2 | $4.50 |
| Source: Red Book |
Where can I find a 1900 Indian Head penny?
1900 Indian Head cents are extremely common and are often found in mixed-date rolls and bags of Indian Head cents. They’re also found at most coin shops that handle 19th- and 20th-century U.S. coinage.
Is the Indian Head penny a one cent coin?
Though this is not the first time a US coin sported the image of a non-Native American donning a Native headdress, it is something that adds a lot of intrigue to the coin. The reverse side of the Indian Head Penny is quite basic, and features a wreath surrounding the “one cent” face value.
What’s the value of a 1901 Indian Head cent?
To illustrate the difference this color distinction can make, take a 1901 Indian Head cent graded at MS-65: when graded as Brown in color, the value is $150. When graded as Red-Brown, the value increases to $240.
How did the Indian Head cent get its reverse?
The Flying Eagle design caused production difficulties and the Mint soon looked to replace it. Mint Director James Ross Snowden selected the Indian Head design and chose a laurel wreath for the reverse, that was replaced in 1860 by an oak wreath with a shield.
