1864 Copper Indian Head Cent

CoinTrackers.com estimates the value of a 1864 Indian Head Penny in average condition to be worth $22.00, while one in mint state could be valued around $250.00. - Last updated: June, 01 2023


1864 Copper Indian Head Cent
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  • Year: 1864
  • Mint Mark: No mint mark
  • Type: Indian Penny
  • Price: $22.00-$250.00+
  • Face Value: 0.01 USD
  • Produced: 13,740,000
  • Edge: Smooth





Notes: The values above are the the copper version of this coin. 1864 was a pretty good year for the Indian Head Pennies if you can find one in copper. Production dropped from 49 mil to just under 14 mil. As it goes scarcity creates value, so the 1864's are worth about 35% to 45% more than the 1863's. Just 370 proofs were issued this year and those are selling for around $900 if in proper condition. This was also the first year that this coin was issued with non copper versions. Again values and data above is for the copper version of this coin.





How much is a 1864 Copper Indian Head Cent worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $22.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $250 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1864, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


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Most Valuable

The most valuable Indian Head Penny's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Indian Head Penny 1873 $10k
Indian Head Penny 1877 $3.2k
Indian Head Penny 1909 S $2.3k
Indian Head Penny 1872 $1,350
Indian Head Penny 1870 $1k
Indian Head Penny 1871 $875
Indian Head Penny 1869 $750
Indian Head Penny 1864 $650
Indian Head Penny 1886 $500
Indian Head Penny 1861 $450
Indian Head Penny 1867 $440
Indian Head Penny 1876 $415
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1989 P $345.22
1989 $345,000
1989 D $345
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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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