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1908 Proof Indian Head Cent (bronze)
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Value by condition
Penny Value estimate · values as of Q4 2026
By grade
| Grade | Brown | Red-Brown | Red |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS-63Mint State (Uncirculated) | $200 | $240 | $440 |
| MS-65Mint State (Uncirculated) | $610 | $730 | $1,400 |
Values as of Q4 2026 · Penny Value estimate · based on 3 recorded sales · few sales, so treat it as a rough guide
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How to identify it
- Mirror-like fields and sharp, often frosted design; sold in proof sets
- Copper alloy (bronze), about 3.11 g
Specs
- Series
- Indian Head Cent (bronze)
- Year
- 1908
- Mint
- Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Strike
- Proof
- Mint mark
- On the back, below the wreath
- Metal
- Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
- Weight
- 3.11 g
- Mintage
- 1,620
Source: Wikipedia - Designer
- James B. Longacre
Other 1908 pennies
- 1908Philadelphia · 32.3 million made$6.00worn$200MS-60
- 1908-SSan Francisco · 1,115,000 made$64.00worn$350MS-60
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