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The 1883 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be partial or complete red coloring. The finest gems can be very rare. The issue comes with flashy luster and original red coloring. But collectors, beware of spotting.
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:
1362
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1883
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
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
45,591,500
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2145
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Coin Value History
1883 1c MS BN
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1883 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$600.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $490.00 | $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 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1883 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 45,598,109. ...
$104
1883 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 45,598,109. ...
$159
1883 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (56/336). Mintage 45,598,109. ...
$119
1883 Indian Cent. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
$264
1883 1C Misplaced Date, AU58 ANACS. Mintage 45,598,109.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: MPD.
$51
1883 Indian Cent. Snow-1, FS-303. Misplaced Date. AU-53 (PCGS).
$96
1883 1C MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/0). NGC Census: (10/0). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 4...
$504
1883 Indian Cent. Snow-6, FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. AU-55 (PCGS).
$114
1883 1c PCGS XF45
$30
1883 1C -- Recolored --- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/280). PCGS Population: (1/246). CDN: $35 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$99
1883 Indian Cent. Genuine--Code 91, Questionable Color (PCGS).
$96
1883 1C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/143). NGC Census: (1/217). Mintage: 45,598,108. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$28
1883 1C --Cleaned, Damaged--ANACS. UNC Details Net AU50. PCGS Population (1/110). NGC Census: (0/199). Mintage: 45,598,108. ...
$26
1883 1C Indian Cent--Double Struck, 2nd Strike 75% Off Center--VF30 NGC. ...
$518
1883 1C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/186). PCGS Population (2/71). Mintage: 45,598,108. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$21
1883 Double Die Reverse Fine15 Brown--Cleaned--ANACS, FS-...
$34
1883 1C, BN
$9
1883 1C, BN
$9
1883 Indian Cent. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$171
1883 1C MS64 Brown NGC. Eagle eye photo seal with photo card included. NGC Census: (145/94). PCGS Population: (152/51). CDN...
$198
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