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1904

Small Cents · Indian Head Cents · 1859–1909
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 61,328,015
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-410

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About this coinHistory

The 1904 Indian Head cent was struck in approximately 61.3 million coins. Theodore Roosevelt was running for his first full term as president (he had inherited the office after McKinley's assassination). The cent circulated in a growing economy that was feeding the ambitions of an increasingly assertive nation. Construction of the Panama Canal had begun. The 1904 is a common date.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $1.50 $2
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $2.50 $2.50
F-12 Fine (F) $4 $4.50
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $4.50 $5.50
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $8 $9
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $16.50 $19
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $33 $38
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $69 $73
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1904 Indian Head Cent worth?
In Good condition it runs about $1.50–$2, rising to roughly $33–$38 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1904 Indian Head Cents were minted?
61,328,015 were struck.
What is a 1904 Indian Head Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1904 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 1904 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.