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Indian Head cent1859 Indian Head Penny Value
When worn, an 1859 Indian Head Penny, copper-nickel is typically worth about $110.
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Every 1859 penny
Worn = typical value when worn (Good to Very Fine); MS-60 = uncirculated. Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimates · not an offer to buy.
- 1859Philadelphia · 36.4 million made$110worn$360MS-60
- 1859 ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 800 made$1,800proof
The proof penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.
Mint marks
All 1859 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.
Questions
How much is an 1859 Indian Head penny worth?
When worn, an 1859 Indian Head Penny, copper-nickel is typically worth about $110. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Where is the mint mark on an 1859 penny?
All 1859 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.
Is an 1859 penny copper?
Partly. 1859 pennies are copper-nickel (88% copper, 12% nickel; about 4.67 g). Copper-nickel is pale and can look silver-grey, but it contains no silver.