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1899
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 53,600,031 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-400 |
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The 1899 Indian Head cent was produced in approximately 53.6 million coins, one of the highest mintages in the series. The turn of the century was approaching, and the American economy was booming. The 1899 is a common date, plentiful and affordable, the kind of coin that fills a date set without requiring discussion or justification.
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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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