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1893

Small Cents · Indian Head Cents · 1859–1909
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 46,642,195
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-387

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Varieties & References

No additional varieties recorded for this strike.

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About this coinHistory

The 1893 Indian Head cent was produced in approximately 46.6 million coins. The Panic of 1893 struck in May, triggering the worst economic depression the country had experienced since the 1870s. Banks failed, railroads collapsed, and unemployment surged. The cent, already the coin of the working class, became even more important as purchasing power contracted and every penny counted. The 1893 circulated through the first months of a crisis that would last four years.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $2.50 $2.50
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $3 $3.50
F-12 Fine (F) $4 $4.50
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $6.50 $7.50
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $16.50 $19
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $22 $26
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $48 $55
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $85 $90
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1893 Indian Head Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $2.50, rising to roughly $48–$55 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1893 Indian Head Cents were minted?
46,642,195 were struck.
What is a 1893 Indian Head Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1893 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 1893 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.