Denomination Overview
Small Cents
Small cents were introduced in 1856 to replace the large, unwieldy copper cents. Starting with the short-lived Flying Eagle cent and transitioning to the classic Indian Head design, the denomination is best known for the Lincoln cent, first minted in 1909 and still in production today.
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Rarity & Key Dates
The 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent is the most famous penny in the world, followed by the 1914-D and various doubled die errors (like the 1955 Doubled Die). Cents are designated by color: Red (RD), Red-Brown (RB), or Brown (BN).
Grading Guidelines
Copper cents are graded not only on detail but also on their remaining original red luster. A "Red" (RD) designation means the coin retains 95% or more of its original mint color, while "Red-Brown" (RB) retains 5% to 95%.
1897 Indian Head Cent (Proof) Cameo
$2,950.001 of 1
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1874 Indian Head Cent (Proof)
$1,550.001 of 1
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1889 Indian Head Cent (Proof)
$1,200.001 of 1
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1885 Indian Head Cent (Proof)
$850.001 of 1
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1906 Indian Head Cent (Proof)
$1,275.001 of 1
1909 Indian Head Cent
$125.001 of 1
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1881 Indian Head Cent (Proof)
$800.001 of 1
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1881 Indian Head Cent (Proof)
$1,275.001 of 1
1907 Indian Head Cent
$175.001 of 1
1899 Indian Head Cent
$210.001 of 1
1911 Lincoln Cent
$100.001 of 1
1905 Indian Head Cent (Proof)
$1,275.001 of 1
1896 Indian Head Cent (Proof)
$1,250.001 of 1
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1893 Indian Head Cent
$375.001 of 1
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1879 Indian Head Cent (Proof)
$1,100.001 of 1
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1890 Indian Head Cent (Proof)
$650.001 of 1
1857 Flying Eagle Cent
$3,850.001 of 1