1905 Indian Head Penny

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CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1905 Indian Head Penny value at an average of $3, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $167. (see details)...

Type:Indian Head Penny
Year:1905
Mint Mark: No mint mark
Face Value: 0.01 USD
Total Produced: 80,717,000 [?]
Silver Content: 0%
Numismatic Value: $3 to $167.00
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $3, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $167 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1905, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].

Additional Info: This coin was designed by James Barton Longacre, Head Engraver at mint.

History of the 1905 Indian Head Penny Collectors consider 1905 a late mintage of the Indian Head penny. Like other late mintages, especially those in the early twentieth century, 1905 saw a rather large number of pennies struck: 80,717,011.

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The 1905 Indian Head Cent is a very common coin and it is generally available in just about any condition a collector might want. Thousands are available in Mint State, but there are other dates that are even more common. The most plentiful color format is Red-Brown but this is because Brown examples are not worth having graded in most cases.
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The 1905 Indian Head pennies have value as numismatic coins. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins. Type: Indian Head Penny Year: 1905 Face Value: $0.01 Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc Total Weight: 3.11 grams There is no mint mark on this coin.
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**When we say that 80,717,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1905 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.

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The 1905 Indian Head pennies have value as numismatic coins. Keep reading to learn more about these one cent coins.

Specifications

Type: Indian Head Penny
Year: 1905
Face Value: $0.01
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Total Weight: 3.11 grams

There is no mint mark on this coin. Each coin was minted in Philadelphia.

Series	Location	Quantity Minted
1905	Philadelphia	80,717,011
1905 Proof	Philadelphia	2,152

Value

The 1905 Indian Head penny is worth around $2 in good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $6. In extremely fine condition the value is around $10. In uncirculated condition the price is around $40 for coins with an MS 60 grade. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 63 can sell for around $60.

The 1905 Indian Head proof penny is worth around $150 in PR 63 condition.

Grading System

Good- The word 'LIBERTY' inscribed on Liberty's headband is not visible.

Very fine- The word 'LIBERTY' inscribed on Liberty's headband is visible but there is slight wear.

Extremely fine- The word 'LIBERTY' inscribed on Liberty's headband is sharp. The other details on the coin are also sharp. There is slight wear on the end of the ribbon.

MS 60 uncirculated- There are no signs of wear. The coin has luster, but there may be a few stains, abrasions, or surface marks.

MS 63 choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent.

PR 63 proof- This coin has reflective surfaces and only a few blemishes away from the major focal points. There are no major flaws.

Sources:

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