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This popular key date comes from a relatively lower mintage, of which many of them were melted down, making this a very scarce Indian Cent. The 1872 is a better date in circulated grades, becoming scarce in Mint State. It is notably rare in gem condition and very difficult to find with red color.
Obverse Description
A portrait bearing the likeness of a Native American in full headdress framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom under the portrait.
Reverse Description
The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon with arrows tied in at the bottom center.
Catalog Information
GSID:
285641
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1872
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Shallow N
Variety 2:
FS-901, S-10
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,042,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
404546
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Coin Value History
1872 1c Shallow N, FS-901, S-10 MS BN
Value By Grade
1872 1c Shallow N, FS-901, S-10 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$4,700 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,750 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1872 1C Shallow N, Snow-13, FS-901, VF30 PCGS. Wedge-shaped die break above the T in UNITED. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$342
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS62 Brown PCGS. Mintage 4,042,000. ...
$763
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. VF Details. Net VF20. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,042,...
$109
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901, Fine 15 Brown NGC. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 4,042,000. ...
$207
1872 1C Indian Cent, Shallow N, FS-901 -- Obverse Struck Through Debris -- XF40 ANACS. Mintage 4,042,000....
$348
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/33). ...
$324
1872 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. Shallow N, FS-901. Eagle eye seal and Photo card included. Population: 3 in 63, 7 finer. CAC:...
$1,500
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901, Snow-10a, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/4). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. From The Boulder Ci...
$1,560
1872 1C Shallow N, Snow-10b, FS-901, MS65 Brown PCGS. ...
$5,170
1872 1C Shallow N AU55 PCGS. CAC. Snow-10b, FS-901. ...
$881
1872 1C Shallow N, S-14, FS-901, VF30 PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal, Card Included. PCGS Population: (3/29). NGC Census: (0/0)...
$384
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/21). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$352
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 4,042,000....
$360
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS66 Brown PCGS. The obsolete Shallow N (in ONE) subtype is seen on a minority of cents from 187...
$5,400
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS64+ Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). ...
$2,400
1872 Indian Cent. Snow-10, FS-901. Shallow N. EF-40 (PCGS).
$529
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