1877 Indian Head Penny Front
The 1877 Indian Head penny is thought to be the rarest among the Indian Head pennies. As usual, this coin weighs 3.11 grams and was made of tin, zinc, and copper. You might be surprised when you hear how much this is worth! Are you willing to wager a guess? Keep reading to find out the answer to that.
1877 Indian Head Penny Front
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1877 Indian Head Penny Back
The country went through an economic slump in 1872. That was why The U.S. Mint made no more than 852,500 of the 1877 Indian Head Penny coins. In August 2007, one of these pennies in the original copper-red color was sold by Heritage Auctions in Milwaukee for $149,500. It looks great in this photo.
1877 Indian Head Penny Back
