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1897 Proof Indian Head Cent

Small Cents · Indian Head Cents · 1859–1909
Weight 3.11 grams
Diameter 19 mm
Mint Philadelphia
Mintage 1,938
Edge Plain
Alignment ↑↓ Coin
Composition 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
Melt Value $0.04 (spot as of )
Designer James B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-397
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The 1897 proof was struck in approximately 1,938 proofs. The proof is a standard annual issue, collected within the series.

Price GuideTypical retail prices for problem-free examples.
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GradeDescriptionTypical Price
PR-63 Proof (PR)

This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.

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