1879 Indian Head Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
$12 - $207
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
$1,156 MS67 02-15-2010 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1879 Indian Head Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Indian Head Cents 1859-1909 series. Total mintage reached 16.2 million. The design is by James Barton Longacre. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2133.
