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1908

Small Cents · Indian Head Cents · 1859–1909
Regular
Weight3.11 g
Diameter19 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 32,327,987
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-418

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The 1908 Indian Head cent from Philadelphia was struck in a mintage of approximately 32.3 million coins. The year is historically significant because it marks the first time Indian Head cents were produced at a branch mint (San Francisco struck the 1908-S, a separate coin). For fifty years, the Indian Head cent had been exclusively a Philadelphia product. The 1908 P-mint cent 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 1908 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 1908 Indian Head Cents were minted?
32,327,987 were struck.
What is a 1908 Indian Head Cent made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 3.11 g.
What is the melt value of a 1908 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 1908 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.