Indian Head Pennies

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by collectingkid, Jul 19, 2011.

  1. collectingkid

    collectingkid Copper Collector

    Hello,
    How hard is it to collect 1859-1880 IHCs?
    What would be the price?
    Thanks
     
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  3. Doug21

    Doug21 Coin Hoarder

    pretty expensive for a kid.
     
  4. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    If you have to ask the price you can't afford them.
     
  5. Collector1966

    Collector1966 Senior Member

    Even without the 1877, they would be fairly expensive, costing several hundred dollars even for low grades.
     
  6. Numismania

    Numismania You hockey puck!!

    That is the post of the day (or night)!
     
  7. kookoox10

    kookoox10 ANA #3168546

    Seeing as how there is a slew of key dates in that range, even poor-about good conditions will set you back a pretty penny. Get ready to crack open your piggy bank.
     
  8. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    It's easier and less expensive than collecting them through 1909.
     
  9. vipergts2

    vipergts2 Jester in hobby of kings

  10. collectingkid

    collectingkid Copper Collector

    i have 1881-1909 completed
     
  11. jloring

    jloring Senior Citizen

    Well, Kid... let's see some pics.
     
  12. GJ1103

    GJ1103 coin addicted Navy man

    Do you have the 1909 S?
     
  13. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    Cool. Let's see the 1908-S and 1909-S.
     
  14. wgpjr

    wgpjr Collector

    I picked up a 59, two 60s and a 61 recently at a local auction for $4 each. That's the price they normally go for there (flying eagles go about the same price). The mid 60s go for about $8 a piece. Granted these are not typical retail pricing.
     
  15. thecoinlover

    thecoinlover Active Member

    Very expensive. I'm a kid, I'm doing 1859-2011 cents! It'll soon be complete, it'll take a long, but it will be complete.
     
  16. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    That is not always true. I ask all the time at my local shop what some coins cost - some I buy some I don't.
    This is certainly not true.

    As to the original poster the most expensive semi-key and key dates are in that range. Just getting several of the semi keys in AG to G4 can run from 40 to 70. You might be able to beat those prices by buying problem coins. But I suggest taking your time and getting the best problem free coin you can get. The 1877 alone will run in the 400 to 700 range, again just depending on the grade/shape.

    Good luck on your collection. And you don't have to include the 08-s and 09-s if you don't want to.
     
  17. collectingkid

    collectingkid Copper Collector

    i dont have the 08s and 09s
     
  18. Searcher64

    Searcher64 Member

    If, you are collecting for a complete set, go for the hard ones first. Go for the best that you can afford. My sets of IH are about 95% in vf+ to unc, I do not have the 77 yet. the ones left: 1866, 1867, 1869, 1877, another one. Have a complete set of Lincolns, except for the DblDies, 90%+ unc. So, it s along trip to complete. Good luck in your quest. :)-O)
     
  19. Louie_Two_Bits

    Louie_Two_Bits Chump for Change

    That's the beauty of it being YOUR collection; you can define it any way you want. Only collect the Indian Head Cents that you can afford. And if you're compelled to get the keys, get them much later down the road when you can afford them. The most important thing to remember is have fun and learn all you can while building your collection(s).

    -LTB
     
  20. collectingkid

    collectingkid Copper Collector

    thanks everyone for your comments. Im going to take my time on them and while doing that im going to also collect other easy sets like the last 5 years of mercury dimes:)
     
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