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yes, I have a 1900 penny with a Native American on it. I would appreciate it much if you told me how much it was worth. I just found it while I was working the cash register. Please someone that knows tell me how much it's worth!

2007-12-16 15:37:25 · 8 answers · asked by sympa fille 101 1 in Games & Recreation Hobbies & Crafts

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For that year the coin will go for at least $2 and if it were a proof (as someone else already said, you won't find that in a register) could go for $300. The $2 range is much more likely.

Value is largely dependent on condition, mint marks and the number of coins available.

1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.

2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp

3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question.

Good luck!

P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.

When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.

Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.

If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!

I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.

2007-12-17 05:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

1900 Indian Head Penny

2016-09-30 00:18:54 · answer #2 · answered by schiraldi 4 · 0 0

1900 Penny

2016-12-17 09:50:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

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ok so does anyone know how much a 1900 penny with a native american is worth?
yes, I have a 1900 penny with a Native American on it. I would appreciate it much if you told me how much it was worth. I just found it while I was working the cash register. Please someone that knows tell me how much it's worth!

2015-08-18 19:54:32 · answer #4 · answered by Madalyn 1 · 0 0

You have what is called an Indian head cent. This is not really true for it is actually a representation of liberty with an Indian headdress on. It is a common date with a mintage of 66,831,502. If the word liberty is no longer readable on the head band the coin sells for around $1.50, the more letters in liberty that show the more value. In grade very fine it sells for around $3. Even though it is really liberty it is still considered a true American coin without the European influence that effected our early coinage. It is worth keeping just for that reason, but as time goes by the only place that value can go is up

2007-12-17 13:14:08 · answer #5 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0 0

Well if you don't someone else will, eventually. However, this really depends on a person's agility. As we age we stiffen and bending down to tie our own shoelaces can be a problem or stooping to pick up something which we dropped accidentally ourselves so, unless it's essential we retrieve something it is not always worth the trouble it could cause.

2016-03-22 17:23:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

there not worth much but its always cool to find one. we used to call them "Indian head pennies" when i was a kid, there were more in circulation then, like maybe 1 out of 1000 pennies were Indian head pennies. theres also ones that have the regular Lincoln head on the front but then on the back instead of a building it says ONE CENT and theres two stalks of wheat one on either side.
your Indian head penny is probably worth between one dollar and 20 dollars depending on where it was minted (manufactured) and its condition.
personally i like just keeping things like that rather then selling them, its cool to think of how many places that penny has been and how many hands have held it in the past 107 years.

2007-12-16 16:13:39 · answer #7 · answered by None 4 · 0 0

Depends on a lot more than the year!
If it is in good condition (you can read the lettering clearly and all the details and clear), or mint condition (like brand new), it is worth more than worn and highly used one. Uncirculated is the very best, but you wouldn't find those in your cash register.
Find a local coin collector and see what he or she says...they know tons more about it.

2007-12-16 15:46:29 · answer #8 · answered by Flowerlady 5 · 0 0

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