What is the value of an 1859 Indian head penny?

Answer

1859 is the first year for Indian Head cents, and is a better date. Its value will depend on its condition -- what grade it is...

There is an Excellent online guide for grading Indian Head Cents here :

http://www.indiancent.com/grading/good.htm

Values in different grades as of 10/2009:

Good : $13.00

Fine : $20.00

Extra Fine : $100.00

MS-60 : $240.00