Bright luster glowing red and gold with hardly and imperfections it was well received by bidders at a David Lawrence Rare Coins auction. Not only is this coin 'uncirculated' there are minimal abrasions and the strike is full and crisp giving it the appearance of being minted yesterday. To the delight of today's collector it was carefully handled and kept secure from the elements. The fast majority of these pennies were released into circulation and quickly the original luster and mint freshness was worn and tarnished. Of the millions minted, pictured is an 1899 Indian penny considered one of only a few hundred surviving in gem quality. It is a step by step process for each of your coins. By careful examination and comparison to the grading images you begin to close in on an accurate 1899 Indian head penny value. Just after the value chart see the section on 'grading' the condition of your coin. You can determine the value of your coins. Auction results and images of one the finest know 1899 pennies is detailed below. Rare in this condition and considered the most desirable as a collectible, values can reach into the hundreds of dollars. You can see LIBERTY is clearly visible as part of the headband. Pictured is an 1899 Indian penny in 'uncirculated' condition, this coin never entered circulation and fortunately remains as minted.

If parts of 'LIBERTY' are visible the coin is in better condition than most and of higher value.

Look closely at the headband on you coin, just above her eye. Old pennies that circulated to the point their design is only an outline are worth in the $1 to 2 dollar range. Condition is key to how much your Indian penny is worth.

Indian head penny 1898 value