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Only beaten by the 1877 and 1909-S in low mintage numbers as this Indian Cent had just over 1.1 million produced in 1908 San Francisco. Scarcity begins in the AU range and continues through Mint State. Brown coins are accessible with increasing value by grade and color. Red gems are incredibly desirable and rare.
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. The 'S' minmark is positioned at the bottom under the ribbon.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1463
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1908
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT, S
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1908-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,115,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2234
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Coin Value History
1908-S 1c MS RD
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1908-S 1c MS RD
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1908-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$36,600
1908-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Snow-5. ...
$3,782
1908-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$2,806
1908-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$1,170
1908-S 1C MS63 Red ANACS. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$576
1908-S 1C --Altered Color--NCS. Unc Details. Faded red surfaces. Most design features are sharp. There are some indications ...
$1,495
1908-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS....
$21,000
1908-S Indian Cent. Snow-4. Type I Mintmark. MS-66+ RD (NGC).
$4,320
1908-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$2,135
1908-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$1,080
1908-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/489). NGC Census: (2/198). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS6...
$822
1908-S 1C --Altered Color--NCS. Unc Details. Lustrous with faded red surfaces. The majority of design features are boldly de...
$1,610
1908-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS....
$18,000
1908-S 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$9,600
1908-S 1C MS65+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,612
1908-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (94/124). PCGS Population: (210/317). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage...
$1,140
1908-S 1c PCGS MS63 RD
$863
1908-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$21,600
1908-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$4,320
1908-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Mintage 1,115,000....
$2,220
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
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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