2. 1873 Indian Head Penny. Collectors pursued the 1873 Indian head penny because it was first produced with 95% copper and 5% tin & zinc and minted in Philadelphia.

With quite a taboo name, Indian Head pennies, aka Indian Head cents, are some of the most expensive pennies to date. That's because these rare coins were only produced by the U.S. Bureau of the ...

Each penny on this list is a testament to the craftsmanship and history of American minting. ... A Unique Error: 1873 Indian ...

The 1871 Indian Head penny is part of a series of Indian Head, Shield Reverse coins struck between 1859 and 1909. ... 1873 1C Closed 3, RD. Auction record: $54,625.