Bronze Composite Penny
Related data collections. Federal Census Collection. 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. This database is an index to individuals in the United States enumerated in the 1890 special. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1890 Indian Head Penny is Worth $3.70 in Average Condition and can be Worth $63 to $87 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $161 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins.
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) | Very Fine (VF-20) | Extremely Fine (EF-40) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) | Uncirculated (MS-60) | Uncirculated (MS-63) | Proof (PR-63) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.14 | $3.70 | $5.42 | $7.50 | $17 | $29 | $63 | $87 | $161 |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1890 Indian Head Penny is Worth $3.70 in Average Condition and can be Worth $63 to $87 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $161 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $0.0241
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Condition: F-12 - The coin shown in the photos is the exact coin you'll receiveSeller: upnorthcoins
Condition: G-06 - $2.00
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Condition: VG-08 - $0.70
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Condition: Circulated - $3.25
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Condition: XF 45 - Great coin with nice patina, good for someone's collection.Seller: TaddsCoins
Certification Agency: Other
Certification Number: RAW
Condition: VF-35 - Seller: fiveocoinco
Condition: Fine - $12.95
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Condition: AU55 - Lots of RED. Has a few mini spots and a larger tone spot near mouth.Seller: johnbach
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Condition: XF DETAILS - Seller: 1909S
Condition: G6 - Seller: 1909S
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Condition: VG8 - $15.00
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Condition: VG10 - $130.00Seller: 4Coindealers
Certification Number: MS RD
Condition: Red Gem BU
- 1890 Indian Head Pennies
Coin Info
1890 Indian Head Penny Price Guide
1890 Indian Head Penny
1890 Indian Head cents are quite common and are usually encountered in mixed-date rolls and bags of Indian Head cents. They’re also readily found at most coin shops that sell U.S. coinage. 1890 pennies are often bought by coin collectors who are building type sets and numismatists who are assembling a series collection of Indian Head pennies. 1890 Indian Head cents are also frequently purchased by those who may not necessarily collect pennies, but who still want an inexpensive example of this classic American coin.
1890 Indian Head cents were made in vast quantity, with 57,180,114 business strikes rolling off the presses that year. There were also 2,740 proof issues made. Good-4 pieces sell for $2.25, and choice proofs retail for around $1,800.
James B. Longacre, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1844 until his death in 1869, was the designer of the Indian Head penny. He is well known for designing Indian Head pennies and also created the two-cent piece, which in 1864 became the first coin to bear the motto IN GOD WE TRUST.
1890 Indian Head Penny Value Chart
As a side note, 1890 Indian Head pennies don’t actually feature a Native American at all. In fact, the figure on the obverse of the coin represents Miss Liberty, and Longacre’s daughter, Sarah, was the model for the bust.