1890 and 1906 Indian Head Pennies

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number155
Estimate8.00 - 13.00 USD
AuctionCoin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29
DateAugust 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction houseFeatherznest
LocationGrapevine, Arkansas

Philadelphia Mint Indian Head cents (no mint mark):1890 Indian Head Cent1906 Indian Head CentBoth are bronze composition (95% copper, 5% tin/zinc) business strikes from the classic Indian Head series (1859–1909). The design matches the standard type: Liberty with Native American headdress on the obverse and an oak wreath with shield + “ONE CENT” on the reverse.Mintage 1890: Darker brown, more wear on the high points (feathers, face details, and lettering are softer). Appears Good to Very Good (G-4 to VG-8).1906: Noticeably sharper detail on the headdress, face, and reverse wreath, with some original reddish-brown color remaining. Looks Fine to Very Fine (F-12 to VF-20) range. Approximate retail values for brown (BN) examples:Grade18901906Good (G-4)$2.50–$3.50$1.50–$2.50Very Good (VG-8)$3.50–$5.00$2.50–$4.00Fine (F-12)$5–$7$4–$6Very Fine (VF-20)$7–$12$6–$10Extremely Fine$15–$20$10–$15

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