1891 Indian Head Penny

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In great demand by collectors in the 'extremely fine' grade, 1891 Indian head penny value is triple lesser grades.

Most 1891 pennies surviving today are of poor quality the result of heavy wear. Although not as plentiful as later years enough of these low grade coins exist to keep the value to the minimum.

However the available number of top quality, well preserved 1891 pennies is low. Collectors must offer prices multiples of the minimum to convince a seller to part with a better than average coin.

Determining the condition of your coin and how it compares to the grading images and description below beings to close in on its value. The presence or absence of very distinct details according to wear are used to judge and 'grade' your coin.

At the top of 1891 Indian head penny value is the 'uncirculated' example pictured. Notable that it never circulated and its surfaces are wear free.

Qualities of an $833 1891 Indian Penny

It requires the perfect combination of luster, toning, lack of marks and abrasions and bold strike to qualify as a contender for one of the finest known 1891 Indian pennies.

Pictured is a stunning example that exceeds all expectations of gem quality. Starting with a crisp bold strike, every design detail is visible. Original copper luster remains on most of the surfaces, with a light orange-red toning lying on just the highest points. The common marks and nicks found on most are fortunately missing, rendering an undisturbed coin.

Values of these gem quality 1891 Indian pennies continue to rise higher as the occasional rare example appears on the market. David Lawrence rare coin auctions offered this gem, drawing interest from many bidders. Several bids later the price reached $833.

With an upside potential into the hundreds your coin requires a deliberate judgment of its condition to realize its true value.

Greater Value Found in Accurate Grading

Condition of your 1891 penny is the deciding factor to how much its worth. Judging a coin’s state of preservation is known as 'grading' by dealers and collectors. How well it survived and the amount of wear to its surfaces determines value. Noticeable features separate the varying degrees of possible wear, and the differences are highlighted below.

Uncirculated: For a coin to grade 'uncirculated' and at the top of 1891 Indian head penny value no wear is present to its surfaces. Close examination is made to the ends of the feathers, hair and headband above her eyebrow and cheek and neck. You are looking for a slight flattening to the normal roundness of the designs. Wear also appears as a slightly different color in the metal, compared to the surrounding non abraded surface.

Extremely Fine: In 'extremely fine' condition all parts of the design remain boldly defined. Only on the highest parts of the coin is evidence of a flatting to the normally rounded surfaces. One area subject to initial wear is the finer details towards the tips of the feathers. Only the very ends of the feathers should show wear.

Fine: Worn somewhat flat but all major details clear describes an 1891 Indian penny in 'fine' condition. Her chin and cheek has worn flat, much of the finer detail separating the curls of hair are smoothed into one. The headdress is recognizable with the headband and feathers separated. Overall a bold image remains.

Good: Worn to a shallow relief with little detail remaining describes a coin in 'good' condition. The area surrounding the eye is slightly defined. Just visible is a separation of chin and neck. The headdress and feathers are worn smooth showing just an outline. Although the lettering and date are heavily worn they should be separated from the rim. Your 1891 Indian head penny value may be at the low end of the scale but because of its history they remain an important coin.

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$1 to 2 dollars for common dates. With many advanced collectors pursuing Indian pennies the rare dates along with your 1891 Indian head penny value are moving higher. As always better condition coins are especially sought. Today your box of old coins has never been more valuable.

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• 1859 Indian Head Pennies

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1891 Indian Head Penny Value

1859 marks the first year of Indian Head cents and the second official small cent series. Much like the Flying Eagle pennies that preceded them, 1859 Indian Head cents are made from a copper-nickel composition, giving these early pennies more of a whitish appearance than the bronze pennies of latter years. The Indian Head penny was designed by James B. Longacre and is commonly thought to depict a Native American of one tribe or another. In fact, the model for the Indian Head penny is believed to be Sarah Longacre, the designer’s 12-year-old daughter, who was playfully crowned with a traditional headdress by a visiting chief. The figure on the obverse is actually supposed to be that of Miss Liberty.

1891 Coins Worth

The 1859 Indian Head cent is available in both a business-strike and proof specimens. 36,400,000 business-strikes were made while 800 proofs were produced. Circulated 1859 Indian Head pennies in a grade of good sell for around $14, while the much rare proof specimen has a value of around $5,200.

In 1859, the reverse featured the words ONE CENT encircled in a laurel wreath. This is the only year that design would be employed on the Indian Head cent. The following year, an oak wreath with shield would grace the reverse of the coin.

The Indian Head penny would be struck for 50 years and is the design that immediately preceded the Lincoln penny, which would first enter circulation in the summer of 1909. 1859 Indian Head pennies are widely collected both by date for inclusion as a part of the entire series and as a type coins representing the copper-nickel Indian Head pennies, which were made from 1859 through 1864.

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