How much is an 1881 Indian head cent worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1881 Indian Head Penny value at an average of $6.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $165.
What is the rarest Indian head coin?
These are the most valuable Indian Head pennies, from least to most expensive.
- 1895 Indian Head Cent. Penny value: $172.
- 1885 Indian Head Cent.
- 1886 Indian Head Cent (Type 1) (Tie)
- 1874 Indian Head Cent (Tie)
- 1875 Indian Head Cent.
- 1873 Indian Head Cent (Open 3)
- 1878 Indian Head Cent (Tie)
- 1876 Indian Head Cent (Tie)
Which Indian head coins are valuable?
1877 Indian Head Penny: Key Date Although not an error or variety, the 1877 Indian Head cent had an extremely low mintage of only 852,500 coins. This has made it a key date and one of the most valuable coins in the series. Since this is the most valuable coin in the series, it is often counterfeited.
When was the Indian Head nickel minted?
Buffalo or Indian Head Nickel minted from 1913 until 1938. Indian Head or Buffalo Nickels (1913-1938) can be simple and affordable to collect for the intermediate coin collector, or challenging enough for the advanced coin collector.
What makes an 1881 Indian Head penny collectible?
Eye catching and visually pleasing is one of the properties making the 1881 Indian penny pictured very collectible. Also it helps to raise the value into the hundreds of dollars. Soft bronze toning is just beginning to develop on high points of design.
How much is an Indian Head penny worth?
As with most coins of this age the Indian Head Cent is worth many times more than it’s face value indicates. Prices are well above the $10 mark for all of these coins (even in less than mint state) up until about 1879 at which time the minimum is still $1 to $3 on average. Point being..if you find one don’t spend it at face value.
What is the value of a buffalo nickel?
Buffalo nickel values range from just a few cents for common dates in well-circulated grades to thousands of dollars for key dates in pristine uncirculated condition. History of the Buffalo Nickel James Earl Fraser designed both the obverse and the reverse of the Buffalo nickel.
