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Indian Head cent1900 Indian Head Penny Value
When worn, a 1900 Indian Head Penny, bronze is typically worth about $6.00.
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Every 1900 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.
- 1900Philadelphia · 66.8 million made$6.00worn$140MS-60
- 1900 ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 2,262 made$200proof
The proof penny listed here was sold to collectors in sets, so you won't normally find it in change.
Mint marks
All 1900 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.
Questions
How much is a 1900 Indian Head penny worth?
When worn, a 1900 Indian Head Penny, bronze is typically worth about $6.00. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Where is the mint mark on a 1900 penny?
All 1900 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.
Is a 1900 penny copper?
Yes. Regular 1900 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1900 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
Is a 1900 penny rare?
No. About 66.8 million were made for circulation, so a normal 1900 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.