There are 3 different varieties of 1873 Indian cent. You may need to have yours evaluated by an appraiser to be certain which you have.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:
Standard date:
Very worn condition - $20
Moderately worn - $53
Slightly worn - $74
Almost no wear - $185
Uncirculated - $228 to $1,240 depending on quality
"Clear 3" date:
Very worn condition - $23
Moderately worn - $61
Slightly worn - $87
Almost no wear - $264
Uncirculated - $360 to $1,630
Doubled "LIBERTY":
Very worn condition - $305
Moderately worn - $1,290
Slightly worn - $2,100
Almost no wear - $5,486
Uncirculated - $8,310 to $26,880
There is no 1873 wheat penny. It is an Indian head penny.
There was never a silver Indian Head penny.
The Indian Head penny was not minted until 1859.
What is the current value for a 1901uncirculated indian head penny.
1874 Indian Head Penny: good condition-$13.00, mint condition-$155.00
There is no 1873 wheat penny. It is an Indian head penny.
There was never a silver Indian Head penny.
The Indian Head penny was not minted until 1859.
What is the current value for a 1901uncirculated indian head penny.
1874 Indian Head Penny: good condition-$13.00, mint condition-$155.00
what is the value of a Indian head penny in excellent condition
Indian Head cents were made from 1859 to 1909.
Indian Head cents were first minted in 1859.
A 1905 Indian Head is a specific type of collectible Indian penny that has proven to gain value as the years pass. The value of these coins will vary depending on its condition.
It is worth $1.00. Check on (about.com)Indian head penny
The last Indian Head penny was made in 1909, look at the coin again and post new question.
The Indian Head penny wasn't minted in 1801. The coin was minted by the United States Treasury between the years of 1859 and 1909. An uncirculated 1901 Indian Head penny is valued at $30.00.