47,070,000 were made as business strikes, while 2,350 proofs were produced.
1891 Indian Head cents are often purchased by individuals outside the numismatic community but who want an inexpensive example of this classic American coin.ġ891 Indian Head cents were made in huge quantities. 1891 pennies are often bought by coin collectors who are assembling type sets and numismatists who are putting together a series collection of Indian Head pennies. And while they’re virtually impossible to locate in circulation, they are found with ease at nearly any coin shop. 1891 Indian Head cents are very common coins from the numismatic perspective and are frequently encountered in mixed-date rolls and bags.
