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1893 Indian Head Cent

Strike Type
1893 Indian Head Cent

Coin Details

Year
1893
Denomination
Cent
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Indian Head Cents 1859-1909
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Mintage
46,640,000
Composition
95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Weight
3.11g
Diameter
19mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$3.62 - $100

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

$2,990 AU50 06-28-2001 Bowers & Merena

Description

The 1893 Indian Head Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Indian Head Cents 1859-1909 series. Total mintage reached 46.6 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 #2184.

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