Indian Head pennies 1859-1900 worth grading? 1 1

[Gray Electric]

Hello everyone,

 

Here is the next grouping of coins from my dad's collection, we are wondering if there is any value in having any of these graded. Please provide guidance. I have only posted the best examples we have on hand. The 1898-1900 are the nicest examples of the coin out of the lot, personally I'm leaning to get the 1898 graded as it is in the best state of them all. But if everyone disagrees then I'll just toss them in slips and put them back in the safe. Next post will be some various unopened U.S. mint coins and an NRA medal that I believe will get a general thumbs up from most on following through with a grading submittal. Thanks in advance for the guidance. Everyone's knowledge and insight is appreciated.    

1859 -

1860-

1862-

 

 

 

1864-

 

 

1898-

 

 

 

 

1899-

 

 

 

 

1900- 

[RWB]

Nope. Too badly worn and/or damaged.

[Greenstang]

Agree, nothing there worth the cost of grading.    
Your best one might be worth about $10.00, the rest  would be less than that.

[ThePhiladelphiaPenny]

I really don't have much experience with the shown coins, but I would (with my inexperience) give you $15 for that '99. But none are worth grading.

[Sandon]

   None of these "Indian" (actually the goddess of Liberty wearing a feathered headdress) cents is worth the cost of submission to a third-party grading service. However, any coin that you want to collect is "worth grading"--by you. It is fundamental that if you want to collect or "invest" in coins, you acquire grading knowledge and skills yourself. Here are approximate grades and current Coin World retail values for the coins you posted:

1. 1859 Good   $13

2. 1860, broad bust   Good   $12

3. 1862 Fine details, corroded, net Good   $10

4. 1864 bronze, no "L" Good   $14

5. 1898 Very Fine   $5 ($10 in Extremely Fine)

6. 1899 Very Fine   $5

7.1900 Very Good to Fine (VG 10) $2.50

    The NGC "Economy" tier grading fee alone for coins valued at no more than $300 is $23 per coin, so submission would be a losing proposition. They are, however, nice coins for display in a Whitman or Dansco album.

    By way of comparison, here are images of a Choice Uncirculated 1895 Indian cent that NGC graded MS 64 RB, retaining much of its original mint color and with a retail value of approximately $225, which is around the minimum value worthy of submission, in my opinion:

[Coinbuf]

No none of these Indian Head cents are in good enough condition to send to a grading company, save your money.

[Gray Electric]

On 6/10/2024 at 11:52 AM, Sandon said:

   None of these "Indian" (actually the goddess of Liberty wearing a feathered headdress) cents is worth the cost of submission to a third-party grading service. However, any coin that you want to collect is "worth grading"--by you. It is fundamental that if you want to collect or "invest" in coins, you acquire grading knowledge and skills yourself. Here are approximate grades and current Coin World retail values for the coins you posted:

1. 1859 Good   $13

2. 1860, broad bust   Good   $12

3. 1862 Fine details, corroded, net Good   $10

4. 1864 bronze, no "L" Good   $14

5. 1898 Very Fine   $5 ($10 in Extremely Fine)

6. 1899 Very Fine   $5

7.1900 Very Good to Fine (VG 10) $2.50

    The NGC "Economy" tier grading fee alone for coins valued at no more than $300 is $23 per coin, so submission would be a losing proposition. They are, however, nice coins for display in a Whitman or Dansco album.

    By way of comparison, here are images of a Choice Uncirculated 1895 Indian cent that NGC graded MS 64 RB, retaining much of its original mint color and with a retail value of approximately $225, which is around the minimum value worthy of submission, in my opinion:

Thats a beautiful example. I appreciate your insight and knowledge and the fact you posted a picture under a microscope camera for comparison is very helpful to all of us rookies. Thank you! Hopefully I will post something soon that gets a thumbs up.  

[powermad5000]

I wouldn't submit any of these cents. They would make good album fillers though.