Pennies That Can Fetch You A Lot More Money Than Their Face Value

Published on 10/08/2020
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1877 Indian Head Penny Front

When it comes to Indian Head pennies, this one is considered the rarest of them all. As usual, the 1877 Indian Head penny weighed 3.11 grams and had a composition of copper, tin, and zinc. Do you want to see how much this particular coin is worth? Read on to find out!

1877 Indian Head Penny Front

1877 Indian Head Penny Front

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1877 Indian Head Penny Back

In 1872, an economic slump rocked the country. This was the reason the US Mint only created 852,500 of these. In August 2007, an 1877 Indian Head penny in the original copper-red coloration went for a cool $149,500. Heritage Auctions made the sale in Milwaukee. It looks immaculate in this photo!

1877 Indian Head Penny Back

1877 Indian Head Penny Back

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