So I found this 1889 Indian Head penny, along with about 20 more, in a bag of wheat pennies given to me by the in laws. This was the oldest but has this piece missing. I'm assuming this happened after the minting process, but I don't know much, if any, when it comes to that!
Right! I can attribute this new coin collecting virus that I've caught (they have a mask for that?) To my paw in law! He's given me and my wife a lot of nice coins! Also the one that gave me the 3 incomplete albums!
So when I'm researching Indian heads, I read about reds and browns. After looking at some of these, some shine a lil brighter, others more brown. I realize this may be a stupid question, but I'm assuming, the browning happens from just being in circulation and exposed to environmental conditions? An uncirculated coin wouldn't have any brown?
Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited. Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use