1886 Indian Head Cent - Type 2
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
$15 - $666
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
$2,090 BU 10-01-2001 R.M. Smythe
Description
The 1886 Indian Head Cent - Type 2 is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Indian Head Cents 1859-1909 series. Total mintage reached 17.6 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 #92154.
