1888 Indian Head Cent, United States, Bronze, Minted at Philadelphia.
1888 Indian Head Cent, United States Of America, Bronze Composite Penny, Mintage, 37,489,832, Minted at Philadelphia (No Mint Mark), Designer - Engraver, James B Longacre, Metal Composition, 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc, Diameter, 19 mm, Mass/Weight, 3.11 Grams.
Your coin may be worn, the design somewhat faded, however, today it is desired by many. A 1888 penny is worth a premium to those assembling collections of Indian pennies.
A coin that has received extensive wear is called "good" condition. As you scan around the rim of the coin, all lettering must be visible. Although the portrait is very worn and almost smooth, the bold design with the headdress is separate from the surface. Her facial features are very faint, the eye does have some depth, and the cheek is faintly separated from her neck. Your 1888 Indian head penny value may be at the low end of the scale, because of its popularity, someone would find it collectible.
Item Code - CUR1E85341901POL
Coin - Width: 3/4" Height: 3/4" Depth: 1/16"
Within Case - Width: 2 1/4" Height: 3 1/4" Depth: 1/4" Item Weight: 23.0 g Item with Packaging: 150.0 g