Many Indian penny collections assembled long ago and now discovered by today's generation have the potential of yielding high grade examples. Your box of old coins should be handled carefully. A remarkable coin that would enhance any advanced collection of Indian pennies.įeatured in a David Lawrence rare coin auction, bidding raised the value of this gem 1898 Indian penny to $678. With just a few of this quality remaining and the large number of collectors the value is always strong. Only on rare occasions does an old coin survive so nice. Bright golden luster, no visible blemishes, either nicks or darkness to the copper. Tuscon, AZ, undated.It is apparent the gem quality condition of this coin. The Flying Eagle & Indian Cent Attribution Guide 1870-1889.

The Flying Eagle & Indian Cent Attribution Guide 1859-1869. The Flying Eagle & Indian Cent Attribution Guide 1856-1858. The Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties, 5th Edition, Volume 1. The Flying Eagle & Indian Cent Attribution Guide 1890-1909. A Guide Book of Flying Eagle & Indian Head Cents. Wolfeboro, NH: Bowers & Merena Galleries, 1996. A Buyer’s and Enthusiast’s Guide to Flying Eagle and Indian Cents. A Guide Book of United States Coins, 62nd Edition.

Yeoman, R.S., Kenneth Bressett (editor).

A further selection of varieties may be found within the books listed under References and will be of interest to the specialist. Those included within The Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties are labeled with Fivaz/Stanton (FS) numbers, while additional varieties employ NGC's VarietyPlus (VP) numbers. NGC will attribute the Indian Cent varieties listed below. Standouts include 1860 with pointed bust, 1873 with doubled LIBERTY and 1894 with doubled date. The most popular varieties are recognized by NGC in VarietyPlus. Fully red gems are scarce for most dates before 1880.Īs the number of specialized books for this series suggests, it is rich in varieties. Otherwise there are no major obstacles to completing a set in circulated grades and in the lower grades of mint state. An alloy of French bronze was substituted for copper-nickel midway through 1864 and retained through the end of the series.Įxtremely popular with date collectors, the Indian Cent series features two key dates: 18-S.

The stock wreath used for the previous cent type was replaced in 1860 by an oak wreath with shield and arrows.

Chief Engraver Longacre modified the same profile he'd used for several coins that decade by simply adding a Native American headdress. Difficulty in striking up the design fully was the probable reason for replacing the attractive Eagle Cent in 1859.

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