1904 Indian Head Penny
Indian Head Penny Coins & Currency. Indian Head Penny × Previous Next. $ 5.00 Current High Bid. 21189 High Bidder. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 1904 Indian Head Penny UNCIRCULATED. Invaluable is the world's largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The 1904 Indian Head Penny had a mintage of 61,328,015. These 1904 Indian Head Pennies are generally available in grades from Almost Good to Extra Fine. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for your order to leave our offices as each coin must be inspected and graded prior to packaging.
- Genuine U.S. coin minted at the Philadelphia Mint in 1904
- Obverse features James Longacre's beautiful Miss Liberty wearing a Native American headdress
- 19 mm in diameter (.75')
- Order number:US_2501096
America's first one-cent coins were called Large Cents and were produced from 1793 until 1856. Even though they were official coins, they were not minted in gold or silver, therefore tax collectors and shopkeepers were not bound by law to accept them. In 1856, the law was changed and a new penny that was legal tender for all debts was created using a copper-nickel alloy. The new Flying Eagle Penny was designed by the U.S. Mint's Chief Engraver, James B. Longacre. Unfortunately, it was difficult to strike and, in 1858, Longacre had to redesign the penny. This time, he replaced the eagle with a youthful Lady Liberty wearing an Indian headdress with the word LIBERTY on the band. According to legend, Longacre used his own daughter, Sarah, as the model for the Indian Head Penny.
First minted in 1859, the 'Type 1'- Indian Head Penny had a laurel wreath on the reverse. In 1860, the reverse was changed to an oak wreath with a shield inserted at the top. This coin became known asa 'Type 2' Indian Head Penny.
The chaos of the Civil War led to a serious metal shortage and hoarding,so the Mint changed the composition of the penny from copper-nickel to bronze. The new'Type 3' Indian Head Penny was introduced in 1864 and it would remain unchanged for the rest of its historic run. In 1909, the penny was redesigned in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
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Limitation: | 61,300,000 |
Weight: | 3.11 g |
Material: | .950 copper, .050 tin |
First issued: | 1904 |
Issue country: | USA |
Diameter: | 19 mm |
Face value: | 1 Cent |
Material: | Mixed |
Quality: | fine |
Period: | 1871 to 1918 |
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Coin Values Moving with Precious Metals: Up-Dated 2/8/2021: Gold $1813 Silver $26.90
Collector demand is causing your 1904 Indian head penny value to rise. It is a very popular collectible.
Indian penny collections are often started with the years 1900 thought 1909, forming a nice sub-set within the long running series. Also, since many examples of these are available the focus is on better condition coins. Inspect your coin, if the feathers in the headdress are nicely detailed there is potential your 1904 penny is worth well above the minimum.
Pictured is an exceptional and rare 1904 penny, never circulated, still bright with all the original detail as minted. Value of top quality survivors often tops $30.
Accurate value of your 1904 penny is found by judging its condition. Collectors and dealers examine the amount of wear to the surface and a 'grade' is assigned. Below the value chart compare your coin to the descriptions and images identifying different stages of wear.
1904 Indian Head Penny Value | ||||
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Date | Good | Fine | Extremely Fine | Uncirculated |
1904 Indian Head Penny Value Updated | 2021 | |||
1904 | $1.48 | $2.49 | $7 | $31 |
Care of Handling Preserves High Value
Quality of preservation allowed this 1904 Indian penny to reach a value of $404 at a David Lawrence rare coin auction. Obviously treasured and well cared for in a collection from the year of mintage. Minimum contact with air and other coins has left the surfaces in pristine condition.
Today's and future collectors have a remarkably well preserved classic penny. Handle all of your old coins gently by the edges. Recognizing value by dates and condition combined with shielding your coins from harm and the effort will pay off in the future.
Indian pennies are an important part of early classic US coinage. A coin widely collected and your care insures its solid value.
Discover Higher 1904 Indian Head Penny Value
Higher 1904 Indian head penny value is discovered if the finer details of the design are remaining. The varying degrees of wear to the surfaces are judged and a 'grade' is determined. The value chart highlights these different grades and values.
Uncirculated: Immediately after minting this 1904 penny still in 'uncirculated' condition was put away and never used. The highest parts of the design have not been disturbed by wear. Check the Indian‘s cheek, hair and ribbon below her ear and the tips of the feathers. If there is any wear, these areas show a smooth and flatness to the surface.
Extremely Fine: Although lightly worn, if the small details remain your Indian penny is considered in 'extremely fine' condition. Zoom into the head band, notice all letters in Liberty are readable and fully separated from the band. Slight wear is present, however all parts are bold. Your coin should stand out as very pleasing to the eye and highly detailed.
Fine: As a collectible coin, 1904 Indian head penny value is twice lesser grade examples. Moderate wear has developed, however ample detail remains. A solid example of the 'fine' grade. The highest details are worn but not to the point of merging. Ribbon detail behind her neck is still separated from the hair, although worn smooth as it crosses. Her forehead is fully defined and apart from the headband. Furthermore, despite obvious wear the headband still portrays 'Liberty.'
Good: Noticeable and extensive wear is referred to as 'good' condition. As you scan around the rim, it is important all lettering is visible. Although the portrait is very worn the bold design is clearly separate of the surface. Few details of the headdress remain, feathers are just an outline and the headband is obscured. Her facial features are very faint, the eye does have some depth and the cheek is faintly separated from her neck. If a small amount of roundness is visible to her face your 1904 Indian head penny value is slightly higher.
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In Depth Indian Penny Value
1859 to 1882
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1859 | 1865 | 1871 | 1877 |
1860 | 1866 | 1872 | 1878 |
1861 | 1867 | 1873 | 1879 |
1862 | 1868 | 1874 | 1880 |
1863 | 1869 | 1875 | 1881 |
1864 | 1870 | 1876 | 1882 |
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1883 | 1890 | 1897 | 1904 |
1884 | 1891 | 1898 | 1905 |
1885 | 1892 | 1899 | 1906 |
1886 | 1893 | 1900 | 1907 |
1887 | 1894 | 1901 | 1908 |
1888 | 1895 | 1902 | 1909 |
1889 | 1896 | 1903 |
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