In August 2019, a red 1899 Indian head penny rated MS68 sold for $108,000. 5. 1872 Indian Head Penny. To non-collectors, the 1872 version of the Indian head penny appears like any other.

From 1859-1864, the cents were made of a mixture of copper-nickel." The site showcases various Indian Head coins for sale on eBay, ranging from 99 cents for one minted in 1897 to $3,999 for a 1877 ...

In 2024, one of these MS 65-graded Indian Head cents was auctioned at Heritage Auctions for a staggering $141,000 (₹1.17 crore), solidifying its place as one of the most valuable pennies in history.