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1888 Indian Head Cent - 8/7

Strike Type
1888 Indian Head Cent - 8/7

Coin Details

Year
1888
Denomination
Cent
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Indian Head Cents 1859-1909
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Mintage
37,489,832
Composition
95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Weight
3.11g
Diameter
19mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$2,033 - $79,458

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

$74,750 MS63 08-09-2007 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1888 Indian Head Cent - 8/7 is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Indian Head Cents 1859-1909 series. Total mintage reached 37.5 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 #2169.

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