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1877 Indian Head Penny Value

There is no common 1877 penny: the 1877 Indian Head Penny (about $790 when worn) is a key date.

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Every 1877 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.

• 1877

  Philadelphia · 852,500 made

  Key date

  $790worn

  $3,400MS-60
• 1877 Proof

  Philadelphia · Proof · 900 made

  Proof

  $200proof

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

How to tell them apart

• Date 1877: the key date of the Indian Head series: 1877
• Compare the 7s with references: altered 1875 and 1879 dates are common: 1877

Mint marks

All 1877 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.

Questions

How much is an 1877 Indian Head penny worth?

There is no common 1877 penny: the 1877 Indian Head Penny (about $790 when worn) is a key date. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.

Which 1877 pennies are worth the most?

Among 1877 pennies made for circulation: the 1877 Indian Head Penny (about $790 when worn). 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 1877 penny?

All 1877 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.

How many 1877 pennies were made?

Recorded mintages for 1877 pennies made for circulation: Philadelphia 852,500.

Is an 1877 penny rare?

Yes. The 1877 Indian Head Penny (about $790 when worn) is a key date.

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