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1872 Indian Head Penny Value

There is no common 1872 penny: the 1872 Indian Head Penny (about $150 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) is a key date.

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Every 1872 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.

• 1872

  Philadelphia · 4,042,000 made

  Semi-key

  $150worn

  $790MS-60
• 1872 Proof

  Philadelphia · Proof · 950 made

  Proof

  $200proof

The proof penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.

Looking for the 1872 two-cent piece? That is a different coin; this page covers one-cent pennies.

How to tell them apart

• Date 1872: 1872
• Some coins show a shallow N in ONE on the back: 1872

Mint marks

All 1872 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.

Questions

How much is an 1872 Indian Head penny worth?

There is no common 1872 penny: the 1872 Indian Head Penny (about $150 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales) is a key date. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.

Which 1872 pennies are worth the most?

Among 1872 pennies made for circulation: the 1872 Indian Head Penny (about $150 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). Valuable pennies are often faked or altered, so check the signs first. Grading costs about $30–$70, so it usually pays only for coins worth more than about $150.

Where is the mint mark on an 1872 penny?

All 1872 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.

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