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1884

Small Cents · Indian Head Cents · 1859–1909
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 23,261,742
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-366
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Varieties & References

No additional varieties recorded for this strike.

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About this coinHistory

The 1884 Indian Head cent was produced in a mintage of approximately 23.3 million coins, a moderate output by 1880s standards. The coin circulated during the first administration of Grover Cleveland, the only president to serve non-consecutive terms. The cent remained the smallest denomination, handling the micro-transactions of an economy where a penny still bought a stick of candy, a newspaper in some cities, or passage on a streetcar.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $4.50 $5.50
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $8 $9
F-12 Fine (F) $10 $11.50
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $12.50 $14.50
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $28 $32
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $36 $42
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $67 $77
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $126 $133
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1884 Indian Head Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $4.50–$5.50, rising to roughly $67–$77 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1884 Indian Head Cents were minted?
23,261,742 were struck.
What is a 1884 Indian Head Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1884 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 1884 Indian Head Cent a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.