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Indian Head cent1888 Indian Head Penny Value
When worn, an 1888 Indian Head Penny is typically worth about $6.00. Worth looking for: the 1888/7 Indian Head Penny, overdate (about $4,500 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales).
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Every 1888 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.
- 1888Philadelphia · Included in the 37,489,832 1888 total; not counted separately.$6.00worn$180MS-60
- 1888/7 (overdate)Philadelphia · Included in the 37,489,832 1888 total; not counted separately.$4,500worn$33,000MS-60
- 1888 ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 4,582 made$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 last 8 shows clear traces of a 7 underneath: 1888/7 (overdate)
Mint marks
All 1888 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.
Questions
How much is an 1888 Indian Head penny worth?
When worn, an 1888 Indian Head Penny is typically worth about $6.00. Worth looking for: the 1888/7 Indian Head Penny, overdate (about $4,500 when worn, a rough estimate from few sales). These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1888 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1888 pennies made for circulation: the 1888/7 Indian Head Penny, overdate (about $4,500 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 1888 penny?
All 1888 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.