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1867 Proof

Small Cents · Indian Head Cents · 1859–1909
Key date Proof
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 625
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-330

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The 1867 proof Indian Head cent was produced in a mintage of approximately 625 proofs. The proof shows the mature bronze design with mirrored fields and sharp devices. By the late 1860s, the Mint's proof production was well-established and the collector base was growing steadily. Proof sets were available by mail order at published prices, and the system functioned without the informality that had characterized proof production in earlier decades.

Surviving 1867 proofs appear at auction regularly. Color is the primary value differentiator among proof Indian Head cents of this period. A proof with original red surfaces commands a multiple of the price of a brown-toned example in the same grade. Red-brown, showing partial original color, falls between the two. The 1867 proof is collected within the annual proof sequence and is neither the rarest nor the most common of the post-war proofs.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1867 Proof Indian Head Cents were minted?
625 were struck.
What is a 1867 Proof Indian Head Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1867 Proof 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 Proof Indian Head Cent a key date?
Yes — the 1867 Proof Indian Head Cent is considered a key date in the Indian Head Cents series and commands a strong premium.