While the 1909-S penny is one of the top rarities among Indian Head cents, other 1909 Indian pennies are also collectible coins of value: The 1909 no mintmark Indian Head cent from the Philadelphia Mint is common, with a mintage of 14,368,470 pieces.
How much is 1909 s penny worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1909 S Wheat Penny value at an average of $116.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $550. (see details)…
Is a 1909 wheat penny worth anything?
Standard Pennies The 1909 wheat penny with no mint mark is worth around $3 in good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $6. In extremely fine condition the value is around $7. In uncirculated condition the price is around $17 for coins with an MS 60 grade.
Where did the 1909 Indian Head penny come from?
The San Francisco mint busy that year introducing the Lincoln cent did strike a small amount (309,000) Indian pennies. An immediately scarce coin distinguished by the “S” mark on the reverse just above the rim, under the wreath.
When was the last year of Indian Head pennies?
1909 marks the last year of Indian Head cents. These are also considerably scarce coins, namely because they weren’t minted for the entire year, as the Lincoln cent would debut late that summer. The Philadelphia and San Francisco mints struck Indian Head pennies in 1909, with Philadelphia cents being the most common for that year.
How big is an Indian Head penny in grams?
Although it is technically considered a “pattern coin” is sometimes included in a complete collection of Flying Eagle and Indian Head pennies. 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.
How much is a 1889 Indian Head penny worth?
Indian Head Penny Values DATE EXTREMELY FINE UNCIRCULATED 1889 Indian Head Penny $18 $30 1890 Indian Head Penny $16 $30 1891 Indian Head Penny $15 $30 1892 Indian Head Penny $20 $30
