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The obverse dies were changed in 1886 making 2 separate varieties that are differentiated by the placement of 'America.' These two varieties are worth about the same; but, it is popular knowledge that Variety 2 is slightly more scarce. All the color designations increase gradually from brown to red with all gems being very scarce.
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:
1372
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1886
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:
Type 1
Coin Date:
1886
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,650,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2155
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Coin Value History
1886 1c Type 1 MS RB
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1886 1c Type 1 MS RB
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1886 1C Type One MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$684
1886 1C Type One, Feather to 'IC', MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 17,654,290....
$360
1886 Indian Cent. Type I Obverse. MS-65 RB (PCGS).
$1,320
1886 1C Type One MS66 Red and Brown PCGS....
$3,720
1886 1C Type One MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$164
1886 1C Type One MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/324). NGC Census: (12/186). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$336
1886 1c PCGS AU50 (Variety 1 Tip Between I and C)
$87
1886 1C Type One MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. BREEN-2008. NGC Census: (0/186). PCGS Population (0/254). Mintage: 17,654,290. ...
$182
Undated 1C Indian Cent, Type Two Obverse -- Struck 25% Off-Center -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$1,098
1886 Indian Cent. Type I Obverse. MS-63 BN (ANACS).
$312
1886 Indian Cent. Type I Obverse. MS-65 RB (NGC).
$780
1886 1C Type One MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/0). NGC Census: (5/1). CDN: $4,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$5,280
1886 1C Type One MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/167). PCGS Population (0/201). Mintage: 17,654,290. Numismedia Ws...
$150
1886 1C Type One MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (11/186). PCGS Population: (13/321). Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$210
1886 1C Type One --Repunched Date,Cleaned-Retoned--ANACS.UNC Details, Net AU50. Snow-1....
$104
1886 Indian Cent. MS-60 BN (ANACS). OH.
$136
1886 1C Type One MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$671
1886 1C Type One MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/258). Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$324
1886 1C Type One MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Eagle eye seal and photo card included. PCGS Population: (56/7). NGC Census:...
$1,440
1886 1C Type One MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (5/1). PCGS Population: (6/0). CDN: $4,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$2,640
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Worth: $5 – $25,000
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Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $6 – $18,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
Worth: $7 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $14 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $14 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $110 – $120,000
1864 1c Bronze MS BN
Worth: $10 – $625
1864 1c Bronze MS RB
Worth: $160 – $11,500
1864 1c Bronze MS RD
Worth: $300 – $18,000
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