Anyone know the value of an 1879 Indian Head penny?

[mr_larry]

I have been looking for an old box that I had as a kid that had some old coins in it. It took me three days to find it. I don't think I've looked inside for over 30 years. There were a couple of silver quarters, 2 silver half dollars, a 1910 Mercury dime, a couple dozen wheat pennies and two Indian Head pennies. One penny was a 1903, and the other, in much better condition, was an 1879.

Some quick research on the internet indicated the 1879 might have some value. I've attached a couple of photos below. It is my first time shooting in macro mode, so forgive me if part of the images are out of focus.

Can anyone tell me what type of condition this coin might be graded at and an approximate value? Any help would be appreciated.

Edited to add: There is a piece of lint or thread near the 9 on the date that extends to the "A" in America; that is not a scratch.

 

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[mountainman 2]

That looks to grade between VG and F. To grade Fine, liberty in the headband should be fully visible. 16,231,200 minted and my 2008 U.S. Coin Digest prices it at 10.00 in VG to 16.00 in Fine. Value jumps to $33.00 in VF. It's a nice looking coin IMO. Oh, and the Mercury dimes weren't produced until 1916.

 

[DigginThePast]

I agree with mountainman.

You may be thinking of the 1877 Indian Head which is very valuable.

 

[mr_larry]

That looks to grade between VG and F. To grade Fine, liberty in the headband should be fully visible. 16,231,200 minted and my 2008 U.S. Coin Digest prices it at 10.00 in VG to 16.00 in Fine. Value jumps to $33.00 in VF. It's a nice looking coin IMO. Oh, and the Mercury dimes weren't produced until 1916.

Thanks for the info. The dime is a 1910 Barber dime. My mistake.
The only other coin of note was a 1938 S quarter that appears to trade slightly above melt value.

 

[colorado14ers]

a penny