The Type 1 variant headdress feather points between the IC in AMERICA. Collectors believe the Type 2 design is slightly harder to find than the Type 1 variant. On the Type 2 design variation the lowest headdress feather points between CA in AMERICA.

Also, the formation of the middle strike in the letter 'E' is slightly different as well. In fact, most of the top 10 most expensive Indian cents. This Snow-PR2 variety sold at Heritage Auctions on 13th October 2011 for a record breaking 161,000. There are only around 20 of these coins known to exist. The distance between letters is closer on the 'Shallow N' variety. Value: 161,000 (PR65RB) This 1864 L on the Ribbon proof is the most valuable Indian Head penny ever sold at auction. However there are some other differences. For well-worn 1870-1872 Indian Head cents this can be a challenge. Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. As always better condition coins are especially sought. The 'Bold N' variety mainly refers to the fact the letter 'N' in One Cent on the reverse of the coin sits higher 3-Dimensionally than a 'Shallow N' variety which sits lower and smoother to the coin. With many advanced collectors pursuing Indian pennies the rare dates along with your 1891 Indian head penny value are moving higher. The differences between a 'Shallow N' and 'Bold N' Indian Head cent is easier to determine in-person versus a photo. 1870-1872 Bold vs Shallow N Indian Head Cents

Indian head penny 1898 worth