1860 Indian Head Cent
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Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$52,800 MS67+ 08-18-2019 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1860 Indian Head Cent is a cent minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Indian Head Cents 1859-1909 series. The U.S. Mint produced 20.6 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% of total production. The obverse features Liberty wearing a feathered headdress, often misidentified as a Native American — actually represents Liberty adorned with a chief's war bonnet and the reverse displays an oak wreath with a shield at the top, enclosing ONE CENT. First year of the oak wreath with shield reverse, a design change that would persist for nearly 50 years. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $30 to $721 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 88% copper, 12% nickel, weighing 4.7 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2058.
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