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- 1860-P : Pointed Bust
1860 Indian Head Cent : Pointed Bust
Copper-Nickel Oak Wreath With Shield
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 88% Copper - 12% Nickel
Diameter: 19 mm
Mass / Weight: 4.67 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):The 1860 "Pointed Bust" Indian Head Cent (Penny) is one major variety of this series. This is best identified by viewing the pointed bottom portion of the Indian bust. This part of the bust is slimmer than the rounded bust. The difference between the pointed bust vs rounded bust is shown in the example image of the coin above. Note the portion of the Indian bust between the arrows. Click the example image to enlarge.
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4) |
Very Good (VG-8) |
Fine (F-12) |
Very Fine (VF-20) |
Extremely Fine (EF-40) |
About Uncirculated (AU-50) |
Uncirculated (MS-60) |
Uncirculated (MS-63) |
Proof (PR-63) |
$28 | $40 | $52 | $75 | $123 | $193 | $351 | $673 | - |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1860 Indian Head Penny (Pointed Bust Variety) is Worth $40 in Average Condition and can be Worth $351 to $673 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $0.0464
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