1906 Indian Head Penny

• 1906 Indian Head Penny Value
• 1906 Indian Head Penny Worth

This classic 1906-P Indian Head Cent makes a great addition to any collection. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Designed by James B. Longacre, Indian Head cents are considered the most beautiful bronze U.S. But they are seldom seen today. Obverse depicts Liberty in a Native American headdress. Reverse of coin features oak wreath and shield.

Your 1908 Indian head penny value may be at the low end of the scale, however it is an important year in penny production. Finding the Valuable 'S' Mintmark Adding to the large production of Philadelphia mint pennies, a relatively small number of 1908 Indian head pennies were minted in San Francisco. Designed by James B. Longacre, the Indian Head cent is considered the most beautiful bronze U.S. Obverse features Liberty in a Native American headdress, while reverse of coin depicts oak wreath and shield. In 1906, the San Francisco Mint was one of few buildings to survive the earthquake and fire that destroyed much of the city.

• 1909 Indian Head Pennies

Coin Info

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. The 1909-S Indian Head pennies are quite scarce and, actually, were struck in small quantities than that mint's more widely known 1909 production, the 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent.

Here's a look at the mintages and values for 1909 Indian Head cents:

• 1909 (Philadelphia), 14,370,645; $10

• 1909-S, 309,000; $485

• 1909 proof, 2,175; $1,275

*Values are for coins in a grade of Good-4, unless otherwise noted.

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. The 1909-S Indian Head pennies are quite scarce and, actually, were struck in small quantities than that mint's more widely known 1909 production, the 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent.

Here's a look at the mintages and values for 1909 Indian Head cents:

• 1909 (Philadelphia), 14,370,645; $10

• 1909-S, 309,000; $485

• 1909 proof, 2,175; $1,275

*Values are for coins in a grade of Good-4, unless otherwise noted.

While 1909 Indian Head pennies are relatively scarce, it's best to seek original, uncleaned specimens for your coin collection if you can afford such pieces. Finding a 1909 Philadelphia Indian Head penny shouldn't be very difficult, but 1909-S Indian Head cents are rare and should be bought carefully, as counterfeits do exist. If you can buy an authenticated, graded, and slabbed 1909-S Indian Head penny, by all means do so. The peace of mind you'll enjoy in buying a certified 1909-S Indian Head penny in invaluable.

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1906 Indian Head Penny value at an average of $3, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $165. (see details)..

Type:Indian Head Penny
Year:1906
Mint Mark: No mint mark
Face Value: 0.01 USD
Total Produced: 96,020,000 [?]
Silver Content: 0%
Numismatic Value: $3 to $165.00
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $3, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $165 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. 10 Cent Coin - Video Results. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1906, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].

Additional Info: This coin was designed by James Barton Longacre, Head Engraver at mint.

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**When we say that 96,020,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1906 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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