I have 4 Indian Head Cents that my dad gave me many years back. I was just curious as their grades. Also, what they are worth. I saw an 1896 for $11 at the local coin shop and I have 2 1896's. Here are some pictures of them. 1898 Indian Head Cent (Obverse) 1898 Indian Head Cent (Reverse) 1896 Indian Head Cent (Obverse) 1 1896 Indian Head Cent (Reverse) 1 1896 Indian Head Cent (Obverse) 2 1896 Indian Head Cent (Reverse) 2 1899 Indian Head Cent (Obverse) 1899 Indian Head Cent (Reverse)
Usually, some of the word "Liberty" is visible on a VG indian head cent. The first 1896 cent comes the closest to VG but I think they are all G or less and worth about a $1.50 each. I'd look at them as the start of an indian head cent collection and go from there.
I'd have to agree. They appear to be good except the 96 #2. I'd grade that AG. $1.50 each would be about right for retail/purchase on these. Most dealers, if offered only these, would probably be in the .75 to 1.00 range. I like the idea of using them to start your Indian Head Cent collection. Enjoy it and have. Perhaps that's what your Dad had in mind.
1898 - G4 - $2.00 1896-1 - It looks like some portions of "LIBERTY" may be visible, if there are, I would call this one G6 - $2.00 (G4) / $2.25 (G6) 1896-2 - G4 - $2.00 (All lettering except "LIBERTY" is readable, so I would not call it AG) 1899 - these are pictures of the 1898 again (oops )
Iam in agreement with the monetary values listed for your coins,, with this added that sometimes the value of a coin go far beyond that which is measured in dollars and cents. If you know what I mean ? These coins carry with them not only the history that they have survived but also the fact of your Father having owned them and adding a special form of history to them relevant only to you perhaps but history none the less.
I accidentally linked my 1899 picture to my 1898 coin. Thanks for pointing that out susanlynn9. I fixed it Please let me know what the 1899 grades. It is in the best condition out of all of them but is also the dirtiest. Also, is there a way to have the pictures show up in the thread instead of linking to them? The 1896 is the oldest coin in my collection.
I see the 1899 as having G4 details but net AG3 because of the pitting in the obverse design. Although you can insert you pictures directly in to the thread, I find that I prefer the links as they take up less room and make it easier to read the posts. JMO
Indian Grades Hi Everyone, I feel that one should never use a hard and fast rule when grading. The books say you have to have some letters of Liberty showing before you can call it a VG. Remember that this is a GUIDE book. One needs to examine the entire coin using all the grading points. One of these coins are damaged badly. No grade. Some show a VG grade but don't show the letters. Another is actually a good. catman
