1863 Indian Head Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
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
$24,000 MS67 04-25-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1863 Indian Head Cent is part of the Indian Head Cents 1859-1909 series. The U.S. Mint produced 49.8 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 100% of 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. Produced during the Civil War, when coin hoarding caused severe shortages and the Mint experimented with new compositions to keep coins in circulation. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $15 to $330 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 #2067.
External References
Error Varieties(47)
Verified Errors
1863 Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1863-01
1863 Indian Head Cent Doubled Die Reverse FS-801 Snow-10
1863 Indian Head Cent Misplaced Date FS-302 Snow-20
1863 Indian Head Cent Repunched Date FS-301 Snow-2
CU-1c-1863-01 & 06 Rim Cud
CU-1c-1863-02R Cud
CU-1c-1863-03R & 04R Cuds
CU-1c-1863-05R Cud
CU-1c-1863-06 Rim Cud & 01 Cuds
CU-1c-1863-07R Cud
CU-1c-1863-08R Cud
CU-1c-1863-09 Cud
CU-1c-1863-10R Cud
CU-1c-1863-12 Rim Cud
CU-1c-1863-13 Rim Cud
PC-1c-1863-02R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1863-03R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1863-06R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1863-07R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1863-10R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1863-12R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1863-13R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1863-15R Pre-Cud
PC-1c-1863-16R Pre-Cud
PC-1C-1863-20R Pre-Cud
RCD-1c-1863-01R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1863-04R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1863-05 Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1863-09R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1863-11R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1863-14R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1863-17R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1863-18R Retained Cud
RCD-1C-1863-19R Retained Cud
RCD-1c-1863-20R Retained Cud
RCD-1C-1863B-150X Retained Cud
RCD-1C-1863B-230X Retained Cud
SHD-1c-1863-01R Shattered Die
SHD-1c-1863-02R Shattered Die
Community Submissions
1863 Indian Head Cent Die Chips (Reverse)
1863 Indian Head Cent Die Clash (Reverse)
1863 Indian Head Cent Multiple Die Clashes with Tapered Planchet and Spiked Head
1863 Indian Head Cent Pre-Cud Reverse (7 o'clock through center arrow)
1863 Indian Head Cent Pre-Cud Reverse (8 to 10 o'clock)
1863 Indian Head Cent Pre-Cud Reverse (9 to 10:30)
1863 Indian Head Cent Pre-Cud Reverse (9 to 11 o'clock)
1863 Indian Head Cent Reverse Cud (9 to 10 o'clock)
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