Hello again, I have come across an Indian Head Cent from 1869. From initial research it seems to a scarce date. An opinion on its grade would be much appreciated, I was thinking perhaps fine? Thanks for your time. Allan
One common metric used on IHC is the lettering LIBERTY on the headband. These are almost completely worn away on your coin. The reverse is much better than the obverse, but IMO you have a G4+ to maybe a VG8 allowing for the reverse. Using that ballpark grade you can combine the scarcity and come close to an actual value. Were you planning on trying to sell the coin? If so, the confirmed scarcity will overrule the condition. Perhaps another member will chime in here and provide some info on the scarcity.
Allan, Do 2 things to give yourself a better idea on its’ worth and condition: 1. Google “1869 Indian Head Cent value scarcity”. You end up with an answer supplied by an AI robot, you have to decide if you trust the info. My recommendation is do more research. 2. Go to Numismedia.com and navigate to their listings for 1869 IHC G4 Brown. This site offers Fair Market Value (FMV) data for most US denominations, mostly the more common ones. Hope this helps…Spark
This is a tougher date in the series. I’m thinking a G-4 or G-6 for the grade. Retail should be around $100. I believe there is a variety for the 1869, the 9 appears to be doubled. Your photo get blurry on me do please check it closely. I don’t think it is but you need to check since it’s in hand.
This is one of the better dates in the series. Oddly enough it was one of the last coins I found when I put together a date set of Indian cents. I would grade your coin as a VG-7. Sometimes too much emphasis is placed on the "LIBERtY." The rest of the coin of the coin looks to be better than "Good." Most cents from this era in Good are truly ugly. This one is attractive. The grading guides say that you need all or parts of three letters in "LIBERTY" for a VG. I think you might have that.
Amazing information , I appreciate you all sharing with me, yes the pictures could be better I agree. regards Allan
1869 is a scarce date, roughly the same value as an 1866, '67, '68, or '70. I'd grade that particular coin a VG-10. When going to sell it, if the buyer agrees it is a VG-10, from a collector you may be able to get $100 to $140 (wholesale bid is $120), and from a dealer you could expect to get $80-100. I'm a dealer and I often buy raw coins at a grade back in case the buyer disagrees with my grade.
Yep. That's a scarcer, semi-key date. I am of the VG8 opinion on that one. Looks like a decent example without any major issues. It's around a ~$100-ish coin in VG8; Numismedia says $108.
Two new pictures added, wish I could say they were brilliant, but I think they are better, thanks again for the information and help Allan
Not sure from the second set of pictures whether or not that color is original. If there is an old cleaning there, that would affect the value slightly. Doesn’t look too bad to me, though.
