Half-Cents and Cents

Indian Head Penny Value Chart by Year

Years: 1859–1909Designer: James Barton LongacreComposition: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

Diameter: 19.00 millimetersWeight: 4.70 grams

The Indian Head cent, minted from 1859 to 1909, represents a pivotal era in American numismatics, transitioning the nation from oversized copper coins to the modern small cent format. Designed by James B. Longacre, the…

Years Minted

$317K+

Top Value

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1859

6 types

1860

5 types

1861

4 types

1862

7 types

1863

7 types

1864

42 types

1865

29 types

1866

14 types

1867

15 types

1868

18 types

1869

16 types

1870

26 types

1871

10 types

1872

12 types

1873

22 types

1874

10 types

1875

18 types

1876

7 types

1877

7 types

1878

10 types

1879

7 types

1880

10 types

1881

7 types

1882

9 types

1883

17 types

1884

9 types

1885

7 types

1886

13 types

1887

9 types

1888

18 types

1889

14 types

1890

14 types

1891

12 types

1892

14 types

1893

10 types

1894

17 types

1895

16 types

1896

10 types

1897

15 types

1898

13 types

1899

14 types

1900

13 types

1901

7 types

1902

10 types

1903

15 types

1904

9 types

1905

9 types

1906

12 types

1907

15 types

1908

16 types

1909

13 types