A true collectible, solid for the grade, solid demand and 1908 Indian head penny value. This coin is clearly without any wear, it retains much of the original luster and no distracting marks are visible. David Lawrence rare coin auction sold the example pictured for $483. When one of these top condition rarities are offered it is likely presented in an auction setting. Their value is secure, as a popular series, a 1908-S is necessary to complete collections and it is rare. Additionally, the 1908 San Francisco penny is considered an important part to a collection of Indian cents. It is also the state of preservation preferred by collectors. Year of issue: Value in US for grade vf: Value in US. Sell and buy your Indian Head Pennies at. Longacre and released in 1859 as a replacement for the Flying Eagle motif, which debuted in 1856 and. Indian cents were designed by United States Mint Chief Engraver James B. Coins contains 9 distinct entries with CPG values between 0.85 and 8,750.00. Books and catalogs about coins & medals at . The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Indian Head Pennies series of Small Cents in the U.S. A now very different penny has become a popular and fascinating coin to collect, your 1886 Indian head penny value is always strong due to demand.Auction Value of the Rare 'S' Mint 1908 Indian Head Pennyįew 1908-S Indian head pennies are available today in true 'uncirculated' condition, meaning without any wear to their surfaces. The US Indian Head Penny was issued with an Indian Head on the front from 18: Indian Head Penny. Later adding the designer's initial in 1864 and in 1886 a redesign of the obverse. The evolution of Indian pennies includes a design change on the reverse and different metal alloys used in the early years.

In 1886 pennies received this new look that continued until the end of the series.

The new design now points the last feather between the 'C' and 'A' of America creating the Type II variety. Up until then the last feather of the headdress pointed between the 'I' and 'C' of America, known as Type I. Placement of the feathers in the headdress and how they relate to the lettering along the rim was redesigned. Towards the end of minting 1886 pennies a visible change in the design was adopted.

Indian head pennies from 1898 1909