1898 indian head bushkill falls pennymedallion

1898 is not a rare date in the series, only by deliberately judging condition are those with higher value set apart. The coin pictured highlights the need to evaluate these old coins carefully. Many Indian penny collections assembled long ago and now discovered by today's generation have the potential of yielding high grade examples.

Your box of old coins should be handled carefully. A remarkable coin that would enhance any advanced collection of Indian pennies.įeatured in a David Lawrence rare coin auction, bidding raised the value of this gem 1898 Indian penny to $678. With just a few of this quality remaining and the large number of collectors the value is always strong. There is one particularly rare overdate variety to note, and that is the 8/7 on the last 8 in the date. Proof examples are much scarcer, with only 4,582 having been produced these sell for 5,400. These retail for as little as 2.50 in a grade of Good-4. Only on rare occasions does an old coin survive so nice. Most 1888 Indian Head pennies are readily available, as 37,489,832 were made.

Bright golden luster, no visible blemishes, either nicks or darkness to the copper. It is apparent the gem quality condition of this coin.

1898 indian head bushkill falls pennymedallion