Old pennies set aside long ago when sold today are realizing high prices because of demand from selective collectors. Any collector of Indian pennies would welcome such a nice coin into their collection.ĭavid Lawrence rare coin auctions sold this coin amid strong bidding for $149. Nice condition coins with just light wear are worth above 9. Stunning color along with the almost total absence of nicks and marks, results in a truly rare coin. 1895 Indian head penny value ranges from 2.50 cents to 2.75 for the normally found heavily worn examples. Collectors avidly seek coins of this high condition.Ĭoloring and natural toning further enhances eye appeal, combining a fiery red obverse with a deep gold reverse. It has remained untouched since minting, a rare occurrence. Based on of the design of the Gobrecht Dollar (circulated between 18), the obverse side of the Flying Eagle Penny depicts an American Bald Eagle midflight. This coin was thankfully not released into circulation and therefore it original surfaces and delicate mint luster is intact. The design of the Flying Eagle Penny was the idea of the US Mint’s chief engraver Jame Longacre, but is a design that was not all too unfamiliar. Pictured is an example of a nice condition rarity 1895 Indian penny.

High 1895 Indian Penny Value from Collectors

1898 indian head penny value chart