1887 Indian Head Cent

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1887

Denomination

Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Indian Head Cents 1859-1909

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Mintage

45,223,523

Composition

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$4.96 - $144

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

$1,175 MS66BN 01-24-2021 eBay

Description

The 1887 Indian Head Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Indian Head Cents 1859-1909 series. Total mintage reached 45.2 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 #2157.

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Error Varieties(20)

1887 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1887-01

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