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Indian Head cent1903 Indian Head Penny Value
When worn, a 1903 Indian Head Penny, bronze is typically worth about $6.00.
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Every 1903 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.
- 1903Philadelphia · 85.1 million made$6.00worn$130MS-60
- 1903 ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 1,790 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 1903 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.
Questions
How much is a 1903 Indian Head penny worth?
When worn, a 1903 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 1903 penny?
All 1903 pennies made for circulation were struck in Philadelphia and have no mint mark.
Is a 1903 penny silver or copper?
Regular 1903 pennies are bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc; about 3.11 g). A silver-colored 1903 penny has usually been plated or altered after it left the Mint.
Is a 1903 penny rare?
No. About 85.1 million were made for circulation, so a normal 1903 penny is common. Condition (uncirculated, original red color) and errors decide any premium.