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1897
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 50,466,330 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-396 |
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The 1897 Indian Head cent was produced in approximately 50.5 million coins, a robust output that reflected the economy's recovery from the Depression of 1893. The Klondike Gold Rush had begun, sending thousands of prospectors to Alaska and the Yukon Territory. The cent was the coin they left behind when they headed north, the coin their families used at home while they panned for gold. The 1897 is a common date, available in all grades.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | $12.50 | $14.50 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $19.50 | $23 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $36 | $42 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $78 | $83 |
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