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1867

Small Cents · Indian Head Cents · 1859–1909
Semi-key
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 9,821,000 Combined mintage for all 1867 varieties
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-329

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About this coinHistory

The 1867 Indian Head cent continues the low-mintage pattern of the post-war years. Production remained below 10 million coins, making the 1867 a semi-key date that is scarcer than the wartime issues. The coin circulated during the middle years of Reconstruction, when the political battles over the Fourteenth Amendment and the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson were reshaping the federal government's relationship with the states.

Most surviving 1867 cents grade between Good and Fine. Higher grades are available but command premiums that reflect the date's moderate scarcity. The semi-key status of the 1866-1878 period means that every date in this stretch requires more effort and a larger budget than the common-date 1880s and 1890s that follow.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $48 $55
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $59 $68
F-12 Fine (F) $80 $92
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $114 $131
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $205 $235
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $225 $260
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $265 $305
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $475 $500
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1867 Indian Head Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $48–$55, rising to roughly $265–$305 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1867 Indian Head Cents were minted?
9,821,000 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1867 varieties).
What is a 1867 Indian Head Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1867 Indian Head Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1867 Indian Head Cent a key date?
It's a semi-key date — scarcer than common issues but more available than the series' key dates.