1886 Indian Head Cent - Type 2
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). 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. The U.S. Mint produced 17.6 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Liberty wearing a feathered headdress, often misidentified as a Native American — actually represents Liberty adorned with a chief's war bonnet and the reverse displays an oak wreath with a shield at the top, enclosing ONE CENT. Two obverse varieties exist (Type 1 and Type 2) distinguished by the position of the last feather relative to "N" in ONE CENT. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $15 to $666 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #92154.
