1862 Indian Head Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1862

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Indian Head Cents 1859-1909

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Mintage

28,075,000

Composition

88% Copper, 12% Nickel

Weight

4.7g

Diameter

19mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$15 - $330

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$50,400 MS68 06-23-2020 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1862 Indian Head Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Indian Head Cents 1859-1909 series. Total mintage reached 28.1 million. The design is by James Barton Longacre. Struck in 88% copper, 12% nickel, weighing 4.7 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2064.

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