Indian Head Cent Value
Market data for 70,151 Indian Head cents shows a median price of 20.
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👉 In short easy summary
The highest value is found in MS 64 graded coins with a 775% delta. Conversely, ungraded and circulated coins offer the lowest entry points, with the latter seeing a -28% delta.
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Price by grade
Why? Prices scale sharply with certification, from 19.04 for ungraded to 175 for MS 64.
Price by year
Why? Rarity and demand vary by date, with 1859 at 55.5 and 1877 at 12.
Price by circulated/uncirculated
Why? Condition creates a massive gap between circulated (14.44) and uncirculated (108.5) coins.
Price by color
Why? Copper oxidation affects value, with RB (Red Brown) at 120 and BN (Brown) at 38.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a circulated Indian Head cent?
The median price for circulated coins is 14.44.
How much more are uncirculated coins worth compared to the market median?
Uncirculated coins have a median of 108.5, representing a 443% delta.
Which year in this dataset has the lowest median price?
The 1877 coin has the lowest median price at 12.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $3–$241, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 14, 2026.