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1863 Indian Head Cent

Strike Type
1863 Indian Head Cent

Coin Details

Year
1863
Denomination
Cent
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Indian Head Cents 1859-1909
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Mintage
49,840,000
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

$24,000 MS67 04-25-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1863 Indian Head Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Indian Head Cents 1859-1909 series. Total mintage reached 49.8 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 #2067.

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