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1886 Indian Head Penny Value

When worn, an 1886 Indian Head Penny, Type 1 is typically worth about $6.00. Worth looking for: the 1886 Indian Head Penny, Type 2 (about $45.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).

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Every 1886 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.

• 1886 Type 1

  Philadelphia · Part of the 17,650,000 1886 cents; the Type 1 and Type 2 split isn't published.

  $6.00worn

  $220MS-60
• 1886 Type 2

  Philadelphia · Part of the 17,650,000 1886 cents; the split isn't published.

  Variety

  $45.00worn

  $210MS-60
• 1886 Proof

  Philadelphia · Proof · 4,290 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

• The lowest feather points between the C and A of AMERICA: 1886 Type 2

Mint marks

All 1886 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.

Questions

How much is an 1886 Indian Head penny worth?

When worn, an 1886 Indian Head Penny, Type 1 is typically worth about $6.00. Worth looking for: the 1886 Indian Head Penny, Type 2 (about $45.00 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.

Which 1886 pennies are worth the most?

Among 1886 pennies made for circulation: the 1886 Indian Head Penny, Type 2 (about $45.00 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 1886 penny?

All 1886 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.

Is an 1886 penny copper?

Yes. Regular 1886 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1886 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.

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