1877 IHP

[brownie9987]

I found a 1877 indian head penny in my backyard and my family has lived here for 60 years and I don't know if it's real or what to do with it I'm looking for help please

 

[ironhorse]

That one has an odd look to it
it is because of the year, it's interesting

 

[screwynewy]

Looks like one of those giant novelty pennies that they sell at Cracker Barrel.

 

[villagenut]

I think the way the 1877 looks just is not right, and when you feel it aint right, it sometimes is not. Here is a link to the 1877 cent with a picture of one with the same wierd date and it talks about counterfeits. The date should be short and squatty. It certainly should not be three inches in diameter as the one shown in the link below. Try re-posting a pic of it with a new Lincoln next to it for size reference please.

1877 Indian Head Penny Values And Facts

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Definately not a genuine 1877 Indian! Sorry!! The date should be straight accross, not "curved".

 

[Argentium]

Oh Man , This one is so wrong ! It's just cheesy , I don't know what else to say - I'm out .

 

[Goose-0]

I see a multitude of errors on that 1877. It's not real.....no doubt some fantasy piece. I could easily list 6 errors on the 'fantasy' coin, and IF I looked closer, I can find more.

 

[BigWaveDave]

here we go

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Please stop.

 

[Plumbata]

Uhh, if you find an Indian cent that's around 2 inches in diameter then chances are it ain't real. If you're just trolling then good for you, the bait got me to respond.

 

[park pirate]

Looks funny and sure don't look like a dug coin..

 

[treblehunter]

Here are pix from NGC website next to your pix

 

[Wyoming Valley Relics]

Since the OP is asking if it is real or fake i feel safe in saying it is fake. many, many things wrong with it.

 

[NHBandit]

This is not only a fake but I find it extremely hard to believe it was dug unless it was buried last week...

 

[G.A.P.metal]

The top of the 7s have waves ,and one dose not !
Gary

 

[Rustynailsandscrews]

I found a 1877 indian head penny in my backyard and my family has lived here for 60 years and I don't know if it's real or what to do with it I'm looking for help please

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Obviously fake and does not look like a dug coin that was in the ground for very long. How far down did you find it ? Some one is playing a joke on you and seeded it.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Looks like one of those giant novelty pennies that they sell at Cracker Barrel.

beverage coaster , that's the actual size in the pic ... visiting here is .. jus painful

 

[CoilyGirl]

BigDave always hogs the popcorn.

 

[villagenut]

 

[testing123]

Damn IHC coasters! Maybe it was a railroad track coin!! As others have said, obvious fake.