1877 indian head

That's a 1897. Guaranteed. The spacing of the date is a dead giveaway.

 

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Why the feathers and I can see that it was a 7 or is there is a bigger pic of it up and better did u see that one? I can even see it in the photo if u look hard enough

 

If it's not a 77 hold on to it for sentimental value for sure

 

Here’s the thing, Dav, you’ve posted this coin on a very knowledgeable coin forum.

The 1877 Indian Head Cent is a very valuable coin and as such has been heavily studied. Your coin doesn’t exhibit the characteristics of a genuine 1877 and therefore is likely not a genuine 1877 Indian Head Cent.

You will almost certainly not find a buyer here for your coin as a genuine 1877.

 

In 1886 there was a change in these. Could you look at the last bottom feather? Where does it point in relation to ICA in AMERICA. It's hard to see in the images at this point.

 

Ok sure that's awesome I'm not trying question your knowledge at all I really appreciate your time for looking and I'm no expert so yeah I will check the feathers I'll just do a little research and get back to u thanx

 

Looks like it is pointed right at the c or maybe right before the c between I and c but maybe more at the c?

 

I agree that the reverse does not look like an 1877. If you really feel it is, having it authenticated is the best bet.

 

This image is from CoinFacts. Variety 1 would make your coin 1867 or 1877.
Variety 2 would make it 1887 or 1897.
Image went poof. I'll try again.

 

Rare Tim, is that you?

 

The 1877 has a compact straight date, this has a widely spaced curved date, The obverse is also struck from a type II hub that wasn't used until 1886. So it has to be an 87 or 97 and I agree from the date spacing I'd say it is a 97.

 

Ok I agree with u guys your very well educated thanx would u mind taking g a look at this German coin I have real quick curious what u may think of it I'll post it now

 

My first thought.

 

It's best to start a new post for a diff coin. People who are interested in the 1877 Indian Cent post may have no interest or knowledge of German coins.

Your coin is from a German State. May be Prussia, but there are a few other states that have similar designs. You need to show both sides...on a new post

 

That German coin looks really cool. I can't help with much more about it.

 

Coins have two sides. Do you have a picture of the other side?

 

I was about to say this. Took the words right out of my mouth.