What is a complete set of Indian head pennies worth

bidask

Figure Ag -good ....some a little better

1northcoin

Probably the combined relevant price guide value of the keys plus a token sum for the balance.

logger7

You have to price them individually. The numismatist who runs the Parsippany show had a complete set in his shop some years ago that were a lot higher grade, uncertified. Tempting, but I would not want to take risks on coins so prone to issues.

Hydrant

@bidask said:
Figure Ag -good ....some a little better

Reading your comments at the end of your post.....we're brothers. We think the same. Do the same. . So...it's What you get for it. You knew that. Why ask?

P.S. My friend.....you are not giving away your money. You are contributing it to that which you consider worthy. There is a difference. You know that.

bidask

@Hydrant said:

@bidask said:
Figure Ag -good ....some a little better

Reading your comments at the end of your post.....we're brothers. We think the same. Do the same. . So...it's What you get for it. You knew that. Why ask?

P.S. My friend.....you are not giving away your money. You are contributing it to that which you consider worthy. There is a difference. You know that.

Ok

But I’m not a Indian penny guy so back to my original question .

isaiah58

I think the PCGS Price Guide provides values which can help you. I used the link from here and found this:

https://www.pcgs.com/prices/detail/indian-cent/44/most-active

mannie gray

1. Make certain the 1877 and 08-S and 09-S are genuine
2. AG Indians are a tough sell, except for key dates from 1866-1877. When buying figure them at about 1/2 G bid or less if severe wear or damage.
3. 1880-1909 (except for 1885) are hard to GIVE away in G/VG. Price when buying at 25c each
4. all your money will come from the 1866-78 and of course the 08-S and 09-S.
5. So figure those coins up and be back a little and the rest will be gravy.
6. Unfortunately you will have to remove the pricier coins from the holder and inspect for damage/alterations, etc. Never assume a coin in a Capitol holder is OK unless you take it out and look at it.
7. Good luck. Don't bury yourself!

shorecoll

I agree with Mannie on #1, there are lot of old sets around with fake keys. Almost like this was a cottage industry years ago.

bidask

@mannie gray said:
1. Make certain the 1877 and 08-S and 09-S are genuine
2. AG Indians are a tough sell, except for key dates from 1866-1877. When buying figure them at about 1/2 G bid or less if severe wear or damage.
3. 1880-1909 (except for 1885) are hard to GIVE away in G/VG. Price when buying at 25c each
4. all your money will come from the 1866-78 and of course the 08-S and 09-S.
5. So figure those coins up and be back a little and the rest will be gravy.
6. Unfortunately you will have to remove the pricier coins from the holder and inspect for damage/alterations, etc. Never assume a coin in a Capitol holder is OK unless you take it out and look at it.
7. Good luck. Don't bury yourself!

Thank you both

I will prolly break the set up

mustangmanbob

I would send the 4 to be graded and put in plastic, otherwise they will be a hard sell.

1869
1977
1908-S
1909-S

Maybe a couple of the early ones if they are decent, otherwise they are not worth the cost.

davewesen

Is this already your set considering selling, or are you considering buying it?

I would look at and value the 1877 and 1909-S. Then check if any of the top 4 rows have any VF or better. That is probably 75% of the sets worth.

1630Boston

If I recall @bidask
The CDN greysheet @JohnF has values for the complete 61 coin set less 56, 58/7, 60 ptd bust, 69/9, 73 DDO, 94/94].
That could be a starting point for it's value.
most recent I have is 2017 guide
G4 = $1493

ricko

I would sure like to find a set like that at a yard sale... for $20 bucks... Well, it could happen....Cheers, RickO

bidask

@davewesen said:
Is this already your set considering selling, or are you considering buying it?

I would look at and value the 1877 and 1909-S. Then check if any of the top 4 rows have any VF or better. That is probably 75% of the sets worth.

my set

@1630Boston said:
If I recall @bidask
The CDN greysheet @JohnF has values for the complete 61 coin set less 56, 58/7, 60 ptd bust, 69/9, 73 DDO, 94/94].
That could be a starting point for it's value.
most recent I have is 2017 guide
G4 = $1493

thank you

bidask

Take a look of this 1908 s that was part of this set .

What would grade it ?

bidask

On the other hand take a look of the 1877
that was part of this set .

lusterlover

The '08-s looks to have AU details but the yellow color looks a little off to me like it's been cleaned and retoned. The '77 looks like FR2 details - damaged.