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Indian Head cent1908 Indian Head Penny Value
When worn, a 1908 Indian Head Penny, bronze is typically worth about $6.00. The 1908-S Indian Head Penny (about $64.00 when worn) is a key date.
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Every 1908 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.
- 1908Philadelphia · 32.3 million made$6.00worn$200MS-60
- 1908-SSan Francisco · 1,115,000 made$64.00worn$350MS-60
- 1908 ProofPhiladelphia · Proof · 1,620 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
- S mint mark on the tails side, under the wreath (the first San Francisco cent): 1908-S
- The S must be part of the coin, not added: 1908-S
Mint marks
1908 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is on the back, below the wreath.
Questions
How much is a 1908 Indian Head penny worth?
When worn, a 1908 Indian Head Penny, bronze is typically worth about $6.00. The 1908-S Indian Head Penny (about $64.00 when worn) is a key date. These are Penny Value estimates as of Q4 2026, for information only.
Which 1908 pennies are worth the most?
Among 1908 pennies made for circulation: the 1908-S Indian Head Penny (about $64.00 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 a 1908 penny?
1908 pennies for circulation were struck in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and San Francisco (mint mark S). The mint mark is on the back, below the wreath.
How many 1908 pennies were made?
Recorded mintages for 1908 pennies made for circulation: Philadelphia 32.3 million and San Francisco 1.1 million, about 33.4 million in all.