- Year: 1879
- Mint Mark: No mint mark
- Type: Indian Penny
- Price: $6.00-$170.00+
- Face Value: 0.01 USD
- Produced: 16,228,000
- Edge: Smooth
Notes: Between the year 1878 and 1879 the US Mint increased the production of the Indian Head Cent 3 fold. Going from just 5.6 million minted the year before to more than 16 million in 1879. This increased production as expected created more supply and the value of the coin fell. This makes the coins a little more economical if you will. Still a good addition to your coin collection.
Mintages
How much is a 1879 Indian Head Penny worth?
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around $6.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $170 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 1879, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
What are your coins really worth?
Use the handy-dandy calculator below to find the real value of any Indian Head Penny in your collection.
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 |
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1873 | $10k | |
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1877 | $3.2k | |
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1909 | S | $2.3k |
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1872 | $1,350 | |
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1870 | $1k | |
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1871 | $875 | |
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1869 | $750 | |
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1864 | $650 | |
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1886 | $500 | |
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1861 | $450 | |
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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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