An 1867/67 Repunched Date cent graded MS65RB sold for $8,700 at Heritage Auctions in August 2021 — yet most worn examples circulate for under $100. Find out which side of that gap your coin sits on with the free tools below.
Use this table as a quick reference before diving into the calculator. For a thorough, photo-illustrated walkthrough to help spot and identify your 1867 Indian Head cent's condition and variety, see this complete 1867 Indian Head penny identification reference guide. Values below are based on CDN Greysheet and PCGS Price Guide data as of the 2026 edition.
| Variety | Worn (G–VG) | Circulated (F–XF) | Uncirculated (MS-62) | Gem (MS-65+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Strike (BN) | $60 – $90 | $105 – $190 | $405 – $550 | $1,000 – $1,300 |
| Regular Strike (RB) | — | — | $495 – $650 | $1,150 – $2,250 |
| Regular Strike (RD) | — | — | $725 – $950 | $7,000 – $21,500 |
| 1867/67 RPD Snow-1 SIGNATURE | $100 – $180 | $235 – $725 | $1,950 – $3,100 | $4,000 – $29,000+ |
| Proof Strike RARE | — | — | $550 – $1,200 (PF-62/63) | $5,000 – $18,000+ |
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The 1867 Indian Head cent was struck at a time when hand-punched working dies were still common practice at the Philadelphia Mint, making date repunching and die-state errors unusually frequent. The five varieties and error types below represent the most collectible examples — each with its own distinct diagnostic features, market history, and premium structure. Learn to spot these before you sell or trade.
The 1867/67 RPD is the single most coveted variety in the entire 1867 Indian Head cent series and one of the most recognizable repunched dates in all of U.S. small-cent coinage. It was created when a mint workman punched the date logotype into the working die, then repositioned it and punched a second time slightly to the south, leaving the first impression visible as ghost outlines above the primary digits.
The repunching is strongest on the 6 and the 7, where a clear secondary digit outline appears directly north of the main impression. The 1 and the 8 also show displaced impressions at their base and top, respectively. Accompanying die clash marks — including the shadow of a C from CENT visible in front of Liberty's eye and the outline of an N from ONE beneath the ear — are frequently present and serve as additional diagnostics for the Snow-1 die marriage.
Collector demand for this variety is high at every grade level, not just in gem condition. Even a worn G-4 example with visible repunching commands roughly twice the base coin's price. At the gem mint-state level, the 1867/67 RD in MS-64 carries a CPG price of approximately $15,500 and MS-65 RD reaches around $29,000, making it one of the most valuable mid-19th-century small cents outside of the truly rare key dates.
The Philadelphia Mint produced approximately 625 proof 1867 Indian Head cents, making them significantly scarcer than the business-strike mintage of 9,821,000 pieces. Proof coins were struck on specially selected planchets that were hand-fed into the press and struck multiple times with polished dies, producing the mirror-like fields and sharply frosted portrait detail that define the proof series.
Visually, a genuine proof 1867 Indian Head cent displays brilliant, deeply mirrored fields that function almost like a reflective pool around Miss Liberty's portrait. The feathers, headband lettering, and wreath devices appear sharply frosted against those reflective fields, creating dramatic cameo contrast on the finest examples. The edge is perfectly square and wire-thin. Any proof that shows cleaning or artificial enhancement has sharply reduced collector appeal and value.
At the population level, NGC has certified over 230 proof examples of the 1867 cent in its tracking data. Proof coins are collected both as type pieces and as part of complete proof sets. Value is strongly tied to color designation: a PR-62 BN trades around $550, while a PR-65 Cameo or Ultra Cameo example can exceed $18,000 depending on eye appeal and population data at that specific grade.
Off-center strikes occur when a planchet is fed into the coining press but fails to seat properly within the collar, causing the dies to strike an area that falls partly outside the intended coin diameter. On 19th-century coinage, this was more common than on modern issues because collar and feeding mechanisms were less automated and precise. For the 1867 Indian Head cent, both minor and dramatic off-center examples are documented.
A minor off-center strike of 5–15% shows the design pushed toward one side with a slight blank crescent of planchet visible on the opposite side. These add modest collector premiums of $50–$100 above base value. However, a dramatic off-center of 35–60% — where nearly half the planchet is blank but the full date 1867 remains visible within the struck portion — is a genuinely major error and can realize several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on the grade and centering appeal.
The key value driver is whether the full date is readable. Collectors prize dramatic off-centers precisely because the date is essential for attribution; any piece where the date is cut off is worth considerably less than a similarly shifted example that retains a clear, full 1867. The most desirable off-centers combine 35%+ shift with the date fully visible and a strong, bold strike on the remaining design elements.
Die cuds are raised blobs of metal that form when a section of the die face breaks away — typically at the rim — and the void left behind fills with metal during each subsequent strike. Four distinct cud varieties are documented for 1867 Indian Head cents: CUD-001 through CUD-004, each attributed to a specific die marriage and attributor. These are circulation-strike coins, not proofs, and they represent die-state progression as the working dies aged and degraded under the repeated stress of striking millions of planchets.
Visually, a die cud appears as an irregularly shaped raised area at or just inside the rim, where normal design elements (letters, rim denticles, or portions of the portrait or wreath) are replaced by a featureless raised mass of copper. The CUD-001 (attributed to David Poliquin) and CUD-004 (also Poliquin) occur on the obverse; CUD-002 (Russell Doughty) and CUD-003 (David Kahn) are reverse cuds affecting the wreath area. All four are referenced in the Snow variety system as currently unassigned Snow numbers (Snow N/A).
Collectors of die-state varieties prize late-die-state cud examples for their dramatic visual impact and their documentation of how dies fail over time. A moderate cud on an otherwise VF coin can add $50–$100 premium. A dramatic, large cud on an XF or AU example — where the strike quality is still excellent despite the die failure — can attract specialized bidding well above standard pricing at major error-variety auctions.
The DDR-001, known in the Snow reference as Snow-6, is the only documented doubled die reverse variety for the 1867 Indian Head cent. It was created when the reverse hub was rocked or shifted slightly during the hubbing process — when the design is transferred from the master hub onto a working die — leaving a secondary impression of the reverse design offset from the primary hub impression. The variety was attributed by Brian Raines and uses the Shallow-N Reverse die pairing.
The doubling on Snow-6 is most visible in the reverse wreath, where leaf edges and stem elements show distinct secondary outlines displaced slightly from the primary design. The lettering of ONE CENT also shows the doubling effect, with the secondary letter outlines appearing as a slight "spread" or shadow to one side of each letter. A 10× loupe is required to confidently identify this variety; at lower magnification it can be mistaken for a normal die-state coin with die wear.
Because DDR-001 is the only doubled die reverse for this date, advanced Indian Head cent specialists actively seek it to complete their variety collections. The premium over a normal coin is modest compared to the 1867/67 RPD — most examples sell for $80–$200 in circulated grades — but gem uncirculated examples with strong doubling and sharp strike can achieve $400 or more from specialist buyers, particularly when the variety is formally attributed on the holder.
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All 1867 Indian Head cents were produced exclusively at the Philadelphia Mint. The business-strike mintage of 9,821,000 pieces may sound large, but post-Civil War economic conditions resulted in heavy wear on circulating coins of this period. Industry estimates suggest that perhaps 4,000–5,000 original business-strike examples survive in all grades, with far fewer in collectible condition. Philadelphia did not use a mint mark, so all 1867 Indian Head cents appear without a mint mark.
| Issue | Mint | Mintage | Approximate Survivors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 Business Strike | Philadelphia (no mark) | 9,821,000 | ~4,000–5,000 (all grades) |
| 1867 Proof Strike | Philadelphia (no mark) | ~625–1,000 | ~233 NGC-certified examples |
| Total 1867 production | ~9,822,000 | — | |
Note: The 1867 cent mintage is similar to that of 1866 (9,826,500) and 1868 (10,266,500), placing it among the scarcer dates of the bronze Indian Head era. Compare this to the high-mintage 1907 cent at 108,138,618 — more than 11 times the 1867 output.
The 1867/67 RPD (Snow-1 / FS-301) is the most sought-after variety of this date. Use this checker to see whether your coin shows the key diagnostics. Answer all four questions honestly — over-counting checkmarks leads to false positives.
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Grading is the single biggest determinant of value for the 1867 Indian Head cent. A coin worth $100 in Fine condition can be worth $1,000+ in Mint State. Here's how to assess condition at home before submitting to a professional grader.
The coin's outline is fully visible but detail is flat and shallow. LIBERTY on the headband is entirely missing (G-4) or shows only a few isolated letters (VG-8). The portrait, feathers, and wreath are worn smooth. These coins circulated heavily through post-Civil War commerce and show decades of use. Still collectible as affordable type pieces for the series.
LIBERTY is readable in Fine (most letters present) and fully sharp in Extremely Fine (all letters clear, slight wear only on the highest points). Feather tips show detail; the wreath bow is distinct. XF-40 and XF-45 examples are especially popular with mid-level collectors. The copper surface is typically an even medium-brown at these grades with no original luster remaining.
No wear is present — luster flows unbroken across the full surface when the coin is tilted under a single light. The grade within this range depends on contact marks, strike sharpness, and color. MS-60/61 coins may have distracting abrasions; MS-62/63 pieces are cleaner. Color adds value: RB commands 20–40% more than BN at the same numerical grade.
Gem examples are exceptional survivors from the original 9,821,000 mintage. Only a tiny fraction retained full Red color across more than 150 years of storage. MS-65 RD is worth approximately $7,000; MS-66 RD can reach $21,500 based on CPG data. At this tier, eye appeal — the combination of strike, color, and surface preservation — drives every bidding decision. Professional grading by PCGS or NGC is essential.
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The right venue depends on your coin's grade and variety. A worn regular strike is best sold quickly through eBay or a local dealer; a gem RPD belongs at a major numismatic auction house where specialist bidders compete.
Heritage reaches the deepest pool of advanced Indian Head cent collectors. For coins grading AU-55 or higher, or any 1867/67 RPD in XF or better condition, a Heritage consignment typically achieves the highest realized price. They also handle proof submissions. Allow 60–90 days from consignment to settlement; minimum consignment thresholds apply for their major sales.
eBay's completed listings for 1867 Indian Head cents show active bidding at every grade level. Check recently sold 1867 Indian Head penny prices and listings on CoinHix to set a realistic reserve before listing. PCGS- or NGC-graded coins sell faster and for more money than raw (uncertified) examples, especially in the $200+ range.
A local dealer offers the fastest, simplest transaction — walk in, get an offer, walk out with cash. Expect to receive 40–60% of retail value, since the dealer needs margin to resell. This is the best option for worn examples worth under $100, where auction fees would consume most of the profit. Bring your coin in a protective flip, not bare-handed.
Selling on Reddit numismatic communities can achieve close-to-retail prices because you deal directly with fellow collectors. Rules require payment via PayPal G&S and photo verification. Best for mid-range coins ($50–$300) where auction house minimums are too high but eBay fees eat into profit. Good for the DDR-001 and die cud varieties that attract specialist buyers.
A worn 1867 Indian Head penny in Good-4 condition is worth roughly $60–$75. Coins grading Fine to Extremely Fine range from about $105 to $190. Uncirculated examples (MS-62 BN) start around $405 and climb steeply: MS-65 BN reaches approximately $1,000 and MS-66 Red can exceed $21,000. The 1867/67 Repunched Date variety adds a significant premium at every grade level.
The 1867/67 Repunched Date (Snow-1, FS-301) is the most famous variety of the 1867 Indian Head cent. The date was punched into the working die twice, leaving a second impression of the 1, 8, 6, and 7 shifted slightly north of the primary date. This doubling is clearly visible to the naked eye or with a 5× loupe, making the variety popular even with non-specialists.
Look at the date digits under 5× to 10× magnification. On a genuine Snow-1 RPD, you will see a second set of digit outlines — most pronounced above the 6 and 7 — shifted north of the primary impression. The 18 also shows repunching above the base. Die clash marks (wreath C and ONE in front of the head) often accompany the variety and serve as additional confirmation.
No. All 1867 Indian Head cents — both the 9,821,000 business strikes and the approximately 625 to 1,000 proof coins — were produced exclusively at the Philadelphia Mint. Philadelphia cents of this era carry no mint mark. If you see a coin labeled '1867-S' or '1867-D' Indian Head cent, it is misattributed; San Francisco only struck Indian Head cents in 1908 and 1909.
The 1867 Indian Head cent is struck in bronze: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc. It weighs 3.11 grams and measures 19 mm in diameter with a plain edge. The composition was changed from copper-nickel to bronze in mid-1864, so by 1867 all business-strike cents were bronze. The designer was James B. Longacre, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint.
The Philadelphia Mint struck 9,821,000 business-strike 1867 Indian Head cents. In addition, approximately 625 to 1,000 proof examples were produced for collectors and sets. These numbers place the 1867 cent among the scarcer dates of the early bronze Indian Head series, similar in production volume to the 1866 and 1868 issues.
Proof 1867 Indian Head cents were struck with polished dies on specially prepared planchets, giving them mirrored fields and sharply frosted devices. In PR-62 condition a proof is worth roughly $550. Higher-grade proofs (PR-65 and above) can bring $5,000 to $18,000 or more, depending on color designation and the specific die marriage. Proofs are significantly rarer than business strikes.
For uncirculated 1867 Indian Head cents, color designation dramatically affects value. Brown (BN) coins are the least valuable; Red-Brown (RB) coins carry a 30–60% premium over BN at the same numerical grade; and full Red (RD) coins can be worth two to five times more than equivalent BN examples. An MS-65 BN is worth roughly $1,000, while MS-65 RD reaches approximately $7,000.
The most significant varieties include the 1867/67 Repunched Date (Snow-1/FS-301), the Double Die Reverse DDR-001 (Snow-6), several die cud breaks (CUD-001 through CUD-004), and Off-Center strikes. Among mint errors, off-center strikes with the full date visible and lamination errors with dramatic peeling are the most collectible. All of these command premiums over the base coin value.
For coins worth $300 or more, Heritage Auctions or Stack's Bowers reach the largest pool of specialist buyers and typically achieve the best realized prices. For mid-range examples ($50–$300), eBay's completed listings show active demand. Local coin shops offer instant payment but usually below retail. Having the coin authenticated and graded by PCGS or NGC before selling any example worth over $100 is strongly recommended.
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