Erik in NJ
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Funny--I'm not even sure where in the yard I dug this. Dug a few cents that looked like wheat cents to me without my glasses 
Upon washing them at home, I was pleasantly surprised to find that one was an IH cent. Then after a bath in hot peroxide I was even more surprised to see the date of 1869 on it! It looks like it was VF when dropped...our NJ soil takes a bit of a toll. Looks better in person than the scan reveals. This one has a full but slightly worn LIBERTY on the headband. I think it's my first semi-key date coin.
Here's a blurb from the Internet:
1869 Indian head penny value has steadily moved higher over the years. It is among the top 12 rarest and valuable Indian pennies.
Your coin, even in heavily worn condition enjoys great demand by collectors. So few have survived there is a potential collection waiting for all. It is one of those coins with a fairly substantial number minted, however the hobby has realized an unusually few are available today. A growing awareness of its rarity is pushing values higher.
Rising substantially in value are 1869 pennies in nice condition. If the headband and "Liberty" within the band are clearly visible there is huge potential for your coin. The image to the right is a coin never placed in circulation and showing no signs of wear on its surfaces. In outstanding condition the value of this 1869 penny is easily over $450.
Upon washing them at home, I was pleasantly surprised to find that one was an IH cent. Then after a bath in hot peroxide I was even more surprised to see the date of 1869 on it! It looks like it was VF when dropped...our NJ soil takes a bit of a toll. Looks better in person than the scan reveals. This one has a full but slightly worn LIBERTY on the headband. I think it's my first semi-key date coin.Here's a blurb from the Internet:
1869 Indian head penny value has steadily moved higher over the years. It is among the top 12 rarest and valuable Indian pennies.
Your coin, even in heavily worn condition enjoys great demand by collectors. So few have survived there is a potential collection waiting for all. It is one of those coins with a fairly substantial number minted, however the hobby has realized an unusually few are available today. A growing awareness of its rarity is pushing values higher.
Rising substantially in value are 1869 pennies in nice condition. If the headband and "Liberty" within the band are clearly visible there is huge potential for your coin. The image to the right is a coin never placed in circulation and showing no signs of wear on its surfaces. In outstanding condition the value of this 1869 penny is easily over $450.
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