The 1889 Indian Head cent was the very first year of issue for this type of cent, and it is a popular coin among collectors. The coin was designed by James B. Longacre, who also designed the Indian Head nickel and the two-cent piece.
Mintage
The 1889 Indian Head cent was minted in Philadelphia and San Francisco. The Philadelphia Mint produced 36,654,000 coins, while the San Francisco Mint produced 2,500,000 coins.
Varieties
There are two varieties of the 1889 Indian Head cent. The first variety has a "small date," while the second variety has a "large date." The large date variety is more common than the small date variety.
Condition
The condition of an 1889 Indian Head cent is an important factor in determining its value. Coins that are in mint condition are worth more than coins that are in poor condition.
Value
The value of an 1889 Indian Head cent can range from a few dollars to several hundred dollars. The following table provides an estimate of the value of an 1889 Indian Head cent in various grades:
Grade | Value
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Good | $5 - $10
Very Good | $10 - $20
Fine | $20 - $30
Very Fine | $30 - $50
Extremely Fine | $50 - $100
Uncirculated | $100 - $300
Rare Dates
The 1889 Indian Head cent is not a rare coin, but there are some rare date varieties that are worth more money. The following are some of the rare date varieties of the 1889 Indian Head cent:
* 1889-S Indian Head cent with a large date: This coin is worth $50 - $100.
* 1889-S Indian Head cent with a small date: This coin is worth $100 - $200.
* 1889 Indian Head cent with a repunched date: This coin is worth $200 - $500.
Errors
There are also some errors that can be found on 1889 Indian Head cents. The following are some of the errors that can be found on 1889 Indian Head cents:
* Off-center strikes
* Double strikes
* Die breaks
* Repunched dates
Value of Errors
The value of an 1889 Indian Head cent with an error can vary depending on the type of error and the severity of the error. Some errors can add hundreds of dollars to the value of a coin.