THE ~ Never Ending ~ Indian Head Cent ~ Thread!

asheland

One of my all-time favorite series.

Post your Indian Head Cents!

This is the coin that really started it all for me:

I will most likely do the entire set. I would like to have everything MS63 or higher…
It should be fun.

asheland

The above pictured, and this are the only two that I have for the set so far…

I have a long way to go!

Coinscratch

Agree.

Mr_Spud

OAKSTAR

winesteven

I’ve previously posted my “Unique” Indian Head Cent set here. It’s not unique because it’s currently ranked #6, but is unique because, according to Rick Snow, it’s the only set ever put together where EVERY coin merits both a CAC sticker and an Eagle Eye Photo Seal.

Is that redundant? Absolutely! But I’ve learned that John Albanese (CAC) and Rick Snow each place different weightings on various factors, such as strike, carbon spots, etc. As such, there are coins with CAC stickers that Rick will not sticker, and there are coins with Rick’s Photo Seal that J.A. will not sticker. As such, I feel that having both stickers on each coin is having the best of both worlds.

Every coin in the set is GEM (MS65 or better), and all of the Bronze cents (1864 and later) are RB or RD. 56% of the coins have a PLUS grade.

Here’s a hotlink to the set. If you click on any photo, you can then easily move/scroll to the other photos in chronological order. Each coin has at least three photos.

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/half-cents/indian-cents-major-sets/indian-cents-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1859-1909/publishedset/266583

Steve

johnny9434

That's an excellant start Ashland, enjoy 😉

CoinHoarder

jfriedm56

@asheland, great start on your IHC collection. As you know, I’ve just recently started putting my set together too. Posted previously in another thread……

P0CKETCHANGE

I only have one, but have always admired the series. I prefer the early CN coins over the bronze, although toned bronze proofs can be very attractive.

kaz

I only have one, a proof, as an exemplar for the series:

gumby1234

I have only 1 Indian head cent.

rnkmyer1

The King - 1873 DL PCGS 64BN. As nice as they come.

rnkmyer1

Any of us “older” collectors remember Jefferson Airplane. This one reminds me of being at one of their shows. Although the memory is cloudy!

rnkmyer1

Last one today - the historical “dot” reverse. 1875 PCGS 65+ RD S-16. My all time favorite & finest known.

JWP

joeykoins

These 2 are my favorites in my collection!

1887 "Cleaned Detailed"

But, I bought it knowing the price and of the History of the Indian Cent series!
$20


Then,
This # 1864L RPD FS-2301 S-1
BN AG3


Quick story,
This 1864 was Cherry picked from my LCS. Sent in to PCGS
Came back w/RPD.
Paid $1!

robec

Conshyboy

These all came out of the ground along with a bunch of others I have somewhere

ldhair

alaura22

@asheland said:
One of my all-time favorite series.

Post your Indian Head Cents!

This is the coin that really started it all for me:

I will most likely do the entire set. I would like to have everything MS63 or higher…
It should be fun.

You will enjoy putting this set together, I did

renomedphys

Proof 64 Rattler J-228
It’s becoming quite the rumor that the J-228 will become recognized as a regular issue alongside the Laurel Reverse 1859 cent. I hope so, because then the proof will follow, along with its high R-6 rarity.

WiscKau

originalisbest

@asheland said:
One of my all-time favorite series.

Post your Indian Head Cents!

This is the coin that really started it all for me:

I will most likely do the entire set. I would like to have everything MS63 or higher…
It should be fun.

All of these Indians are wonderful, but just had to single out your '66, what a beauty!

asheland

@originalisbest said:

@asheland said:
One of my all-time favorite series.

Post your Indian Head Cents!

This is the coin that really started it all for me:

I will most likely do the entire set. I would like to have everything MS63 or higher…
It should be fun.

All of these Indians are wonderful, but just had to single out your '66, what a beauty!

Thank you! 👍
When I saw it, I had to have it!

asheland

These two I have, but are not considered part of my set:
I’m keeping them, a proof is cool to have, and the 77, I’ll have two…

asheland

asheland

Earlier this year I sent them for EEPS:

asheland

Great coins everybody!

rnkmyer1

This one would also fall under the “regret selling” category. Beautiful toning & close to flawless. The 3* rated 1874 S-1. 65RB.

asheland

@rnkmyer1 said:
This one would also fall under the “regret selling” category. Beautiful toning & close to flawless. The 3* rated 1874 S-1. 65RB.

I would regret selling that one as well!

Crypto

@renomedphys said:


Proof 64 Rattler J-228
It’s becoming quite the rumor that the J-228 will become recognized as a regular issue alongside the Laurel Reverse 1859 cent. I hope so, because then the proof will follow, along with its high R-6 rarity.

I know snow is pushing that but I doubt it as they are simply not known circulated. I get it the story has that a dealer bought the entire emission but it is as likely to be a moonlight concoction from the 1870s like so many others as anything else. I had thought that they were all BS and some were just mislabeled a proof but yours is better struck than most. Here is mine flashy semi PL example

Cocoinut

The 1865 and 1897 are 64RB and 65RB, but to my eye look as good as many red coins. The 1906 is PR64RD with "CAM-ish" devices.

Crypto

Here are a few I have in the back of the box

PROMETHIUS88

rnkmyer1

Awesome colorful toner. 1892 S-8 @ 64BN. The only MS known.

asheland

@rnkmyer1 said:
Awesome colorful toner. 1892 S-8 @ 64BN. The only MS known.

Love the color on that!

robec

BLUEJAYWAY

@asheland said:
The above pictured, and this are the only two that I have for the set so far…

I have a long way to go!

We all need a goal/purpose to keep us motivated. You are on your way. Good luck with your quest.

BLUEJAYWAY

@Conshyboy said:

These all came out of the ground along with a bunch of others I have somewhere

Any key/semi-key dates? What was the best condition cent found?

lkenefic

redraider

redraider

asheland

@BLUEJAYWAY said:

@asheland said:
The above pictured, and this are the only two that I have for the set so far…

I have a long way to go!

We all need a goal/purpose to keep us motivated. You are on your way. Good luck with your quest.

Thank you!

Clackamas1

The only one I have imaged. I have a great CAC66Rb 1868 a nice EE1871, 1902, and 1906.

jfriedm56

@Clackamas1 said:
The only one I have imaged. I have a great CAC66Rb 1868 a nice EE1871, 1902, and 1906.

Beautiful looking 1868!

asheland

@Clackamas1 said:
The only one I have imaged. I have a great CAC66Rb 1868 a nice EE1871, 1902, and 1906.

Indeed spectacular eye appeal! 👍

rnkmyer1

This one was….(drum roll) Stewart Blay’s! A toner! Who knew? Just won this in the GC auction. It’s a beautiful 5* variety with more detail than one usually sees for this date.

asheland

@rnkmyer1 said:
This one was….(drum roll) Stewart Blay’s! A toner! Who knew? Just won this in the GC auction. It’s a beautiful 5* variety with more detail than one usually sees for this date.

That’s E X C E L L E N T !

OldIndianNutKase

A few of my favorite IHC PR from the Paha Sapa Collection:
PR65.5

PR66BN

PR67BN

PR66RB

OINK

alaura22

@OldIndianNutKase said:
A few of my favorite IHC PR from the Paha Sapa Collection:

OINK

Outstanding!!!