1859 Indian Head Cent
Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.
| Grade | Quality | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|
| MS-60 | Mint State | $200 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated | $450 |
| MS-65 | Gem Uncirculated | $1,200 |
| About Uncirculated-50 | About Uncirculated | $155 |
| Extremely Fine-40 | Extremely Fine | $110 |
| Fine-12 | Fine | $25 |
| Good-4 | Good | $15 |
| Very Fine-20 | Very Fine | $45 |
| Very Good-8 | Very Good | $18 |
Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
Despite the name, Longacre's portrait depicts Liberty wearing a Native American headdress — a Victorian artistic convention, not a portrait of an Indigenous person. The 1877 issue, with a mintage of just 852,500, is the major key date. Replaced by the Lincoln Cent for Lincoln's 1909 centennial.
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