Indian Head Cents
The Indian Head Cent, introduced in 1859, is a great collectible US coin. Some heavily worn coins can be obtained rather cheaply, while there are plenty of quality, uncirculated cents that can be the pride of any collection. Probably one of the most recognizable US coins thanks to its design and long 50 run.
The image on this popular penny was designed by James P. Longacre. There has been much discussion about Longacre's inspiration for the image. One theory stated that the image is of Longacre's daughter wearing the headdress of a visiting Indian Chief. The more excepted belief is that the coin shows an image of "Liberty", based on classical statuary, wearing a headdress.
Some items to note on Indian Head Pennies
Late in the year 1864, the letter "L" was added to the headdress ribbon to represent the designer Longacre. There were fewer of these produced than the non "L" version so they tend to be more valuable. If the "L" has been worn off, you can still identify it as a 1864 "L" Indian Head Cent by the pointed bust. All non "L" coins had a rounded bust.
There are two San Francisco minted Indian Head Cents: the 1908-S and 1909-S. They are more rare and therefore tend to be more valuable. However, than have been some know cases of the "S" being soldered onto cheaper Philadelphia minted coins which contained no mint. This is something to be mindful of when purchasing one of these San Francisco minted coins.
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1874 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9536
$21.00 
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1875 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9537
$17.00
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Indian Head Penny1882 wording clear, -Liberty
$9.00 (6 Bids)
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1875 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9538
$17.00
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10 Ugly neglected Indian Head Pennies! Cheap!!!!!!!
$1.02 (3 Bids)
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(10) Indian Head Cents 1889 - 1899
$7.55 (1 Bids)
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1876 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9539
$25.00
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1867 NGC MS64BN Indian Cent Toned
$520.00
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1857-1909 INDIAN HEAD CENT SET W FLYING EAGLES GOOD+, VF
$1,999.00
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1876 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9540
$25.00
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Indian Head Pennie Assortment
$9.99 (2 Bids)
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1876 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9541
$38.00
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1879 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9542
$7.00
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1900 INDIAN HEAD CENT LIBERTY STILL VISABLE FINE +
$4.99 (0 Bids)
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1879 PCGS MS63BN Indian Cent Toned OGH Old Green Holder
$190.00
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25+lbs of wheat pennies to include a 1909 vdb, +1909
$97.45 (8 Bids)
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1879 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9543
$7.00
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Fine 1906 Indian Head Penny Most of Liberty Showing
$1.57 (2 Bids)
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1881 NGC PF65RD Indian Cent Proof
$1,125.00
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1879 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9544
$19.00
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1904 INDIAN CENT UNCIRCULATED REDISH TONE NICE PENNY MS
$15.06 (2 Bids)
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1898 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9545
$9.00
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1896 & 1897 Indian Head Pennies Very Nice Free S H
$7.50 (8 Bids)
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1909 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9546
$12.00
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8 INDIAN HEAD CENTS 1900, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, AND 07 FINE+
$5.99 (0 Bids)
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Estate Wheat Indian Roll w Ends: 1909 IH & 1880 IH
$55.00 (20 Bids)
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Estate Wheat Indian Roll w Ends: 1893 IH-FL & 1888 IH
$53.52 (13 Bids)
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1909 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY WHOLESALE C9547
$12.00
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(15) Indian Head Cents 1893 - 1908
$8.88 (0 Bids)
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1902 & 1903 Indian Head Pennies Very Nice Free S H
$2.51 (5 Bids)
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