1900 Indian Head Cent
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
$2,180 MS66BN 12-10-2021 eBay
Description
The 1900 Indian Head Cent represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Indian Head Cents 1859-1909 series. The U.S. Mint produced 66.8 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 100% of production. 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. Produced during the Progressive Era, when President Theodore Roosevelt championed a renaissance in American coin design that produced some of the most beautiful coins ever struck. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $3 to $81 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 #2205.
External References
Error Varieties(4)
1900 Indian Head Cent Repunched Date FS-301 Snow-1
1900 Indian Head Cent Repunched Date FS-302 Snow-3
1900 Typical Die Clash TDC-1C-1900-01
CU-1c-1900-01 Cud
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