Gold Indian Head Penny? 1900 Mint Error Worth $141,000! | Hunting for Rare Pennies

Gold Indian Head Penny? 1900 Mint Error Worth $141,000! | Hunting for Rare Pennies
A penny… struck in gold? That’s exactly what happened with this legendary 1900 Indian Head cent—minted on a genuine $2.50 quarter eagle gold planchet. This incredible mint error shocked collectors when it sold for $141,000 at auction in April 2015.

Unlike a normal Indian Head penny, this coin carries the classic obverse design but was struck on the wrong planchet, turning it into a one-of-a-kind treasure. Only a few Indian Head cents struck on gold planchets exist, and this MS65 graded example is among the finest known.

Collectors prize Indian Head coins, from the 1864 Indian Head cent to the last 1909-S Indian Head penny. But this piece goes far beyond ordinary rarity. It combines the allure of Indian Head gold coins with the shock value of a mint mishap.

Whether you’re into rare coins, coin collecting, coin grading, or following legendary coin auctions, this 1900 gold Indian Head cent is one of the most fascinating numismatic stories ever told.

Learn why collectors go wild for rare Indian Head pennies, why error coins like this bring such staggering prices, and why even small mistakes in the Mint create history-making treasures.

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