All known 1877’s were struck with the same reverse die. In those years, it was unusual for a die to last beyond 100,000 strikes, lending credence to this theory. This may explain why the 1877 is valued higher than the 1909-S, which has a reported mintage of 309,000.
How can you tell if a 1877 penny is real?
With the 1877 Indian Head cent, the most important diagnostic feature appears on the reverse. On a genuine coin, the bottom right of the N in ONE and the top left of the N in CENT should be much weaker than the rest of the denomination.
How big is a 1877 Indian head penny?
19 mm
Coin Specifications:
| Country: | United States |
|---|---|
| Alloy: | 95% Copper, 5% Zinc and Tin |
| Weight: | 3.11 grams |
| Diameter: | 19 mm |
| OBV Designer | James Barton Longacre |
How much is a 1877 Indian Head cent worth?
Members of the Rare Coin Values Index Date Coin Type Est. Retail Value May 2021 1856 Flying Eagle Cent 6500 1877 Indian Head Cent 600 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent 600 1914-D Lincoln Cent 170
What’s the condition of a 1877 Indian Penny?
The condition of an Uncirculated coin is that of a coin that was immediately taken off the production line and put into a safe place. Extremely Fine: Extremely Fine 1877 Indian Heads are also quite difficult to find.
When was the first Indian Head penny made?
In 1857 a small cent coin was introduced that featured a flying eagle on the obverse. Production problems limited the coin to only two years. The Indian Head penny was introduced in 1859 with a composition of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel and a diameter of 19 mm and a weight of 4.67 grams.
Which is the most important Indian Head coin?
The 1877 Indian Head Cent is considered by most collectors to be the most important date in the popular Indian Head series. The 1877 Indian Head Cent is one of the best known rare coins in all of numismatics, but surprisngly, it falls below the overall average of the Rare Coin Values Index.
