The Indian Head Cent was struck in two metal compositions. From 1859 to mid 1864, the cent was struck in a metal composition consisting of 88% copper and 12% nickel, weighing 4.67 grams, or 72 grains. This metal proved to be too hard to strike, and in 1864 the composition was changed to a bronze alloy. This consisted of 95% copper and 5% zinc and tin. The bronze cents weigh 3.11 grams, or 48 grains.
Jan 03, 2021 1863 CN Indian Head Cent Penny 1C High Grade FULL LIBERTY War Era US Coin CC4387. RPD-.MAKE-A-$129 OFFER.= 1863/863 INDIAN HEAD PENNY RARE. Detailed information about the coin 1 Cent 'Indian Head Cent' (with shield), United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size.
Both compositions have a diameter of 19 millimeters, and all have a plain edge. The final two years were also produced at the San Francisco Mint, and the “S” mintmark is found on the reverse, under the wreath.
Copper Indian Head Cent
Dates: 1859-1864
Mint Mark: none
Composition: 88% copper, 12% nickel
Weight: 4.67 grams
Diameter: 19 mm
Edge: plain
Designer: James B. Longacre
Bronze Indian Head Cent
Dates: 1864-1909
Mint Mark: none (Philadelphia), S (San Francisco)
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Diameter: 19 mm
Edge: plain
Designer: James B. Longacre
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1863 Indian Head Penny value at an average of $10, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $185. (see details)..
Type:Indian Head Penny
Year:1863
Mint Mark: No mint mark
Face Value: 0.01 USD
Total Produced: 49,840,000 [?]
Silver Content: 0%
Numismatic Value: $10 to $185.00
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $10, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $185 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. Parx casino football betting. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1863, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].
Additional Info: 1863 was just another year for the Indian Head Penny. While it is worth quite a bit, it is still not among the most valuable of the early issue pennies. Just over 450 proofs were issued this year and those sell for about $200 in a best case scenario.
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**When we say that 49,840,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1863 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.
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