1898 Indian Head Penny
The Indian Head Penny is a one cent coin that was produced by the United States Mint from 1859 through 1909. 38,341,574 1896 - 39,055,431 1897 - 50,464,392 1898. Type: Indian Head PennyYear: 1898Mint Mark: No mint markFace Value: 0.01 USDTotal Produced: 49,821,000 ?Silver Content: 0% Numismatic Value: $3 to $60.00Va. New Listing 1898 Indian Head 1 Cent Penny Old Coin Free Shipping. Time left 6d 18h left. From United States +C $2.56 shipping. S p o n V 4 s o r E e d U M C Q F 5 L D. 1896,1897,1898 Indian head penny RELIC cent antique RARE US coin #869C. From United States. Or Best Offer +C $20.08 shipping estimate.
The Indian Head Penny also sometimes referred to as the Indian Head Cent by collectors is a copper coin that preceded the Wheat Penny and Lincoln Penny. Years minted 1859-1909
The front (obverse) of the coin contains the head of Lady Liberty wearing a chieftains headdress sometimes referred to as a war bonnet.
The rear (reverse) cointains a wreath and the words one cent as well as a shield on the top middle. The original 1959 release did not include the shield, but all other years do.
The face value of this coin is 1 cent. The chemical composition is 88% copper and 12% nickel from the years 1859-1864. The composition changes in 1965 95% copper, 5% tin (sometimes zinc was used in place of copper).
The coins are popular with those Native American heritage, and while just 2 million individuals are enrolled as members of a tribe, most people in the US today claim to be at least part Native American.
I remember fondly collecting the Indian Head Pennies and the Buffalo Nickels with my Grandmother who was 50% Cherokee. So on a personal note I love these coins, if for nothing else than their sentimental value.
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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.
1898 Indian Head Penny Worth
* Notice as of December 2006 it is illegal to melt down US Minted Pennies and Nickels, and there is a $10,000 fine to help enforce the law. It is legal however to melt down silver dollars, half dollars, dimes, quarters for their content.
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