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Extremely common Indian Cent issue across all color designations and grade levels compared to other early years of this type. For Brown and Red Brown examples only the finest of gems are scarce at all. For Red examples all gems are scarce and the finest ones are very 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1298
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1864
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:
Bronze
Coin Date:
1864
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
39,233,714
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2078
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Coin Value History
1864 1c Bronze MS RD
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1864 1c Bronze MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Indian-Cent.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1863-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j4gae-0.20200712022457246.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/981xxx/b7d2ef71-9a5a-4a36-8889-23a25d97c412.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200826/ha_com_131705_30309-0.20200826140250544.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $110 – $120,000
1864 1c Bronze MS BN
Worth: $10 – $625
1864 1c Bronze MS RB
Worth: $160 – $11,500
1864 1c L on Ribbon MS BN
Worth: $20 – $5,000
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. MS-65 RD (CACG).
$1,952
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$3,840
1864 1C Bronze No L MS67 Red PCGS. CAC....
$18,600
1864 1C Bronze No L MS62 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/292). NGC Census: (1/130). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. M...
$408
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. MS-64 RD (NGC).
$384
1864 1C Bronze No L--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/122). PCGS Population (0/245). Mintage: 39,233,7...
$172
1864 Bronze MS63 Red PCGS. The current Coin Dealer ...
$224
1864 1C Bronze No L MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$1,464
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$3,600
1864 1C Bronze No L MS67 Red PCGS. CAC....
$18,600
1864 1C BRONZE, RD
$72
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$480
1864 1C Bronze No L--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/125). PCGS Population (0/243). Mintage: 39,233,7...
$75
1864 1C BRONZE, RD
$138
1864 1C Bronze No L MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC: 16 in 65, 27 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage...
$1,680
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$3,360
1864 1C Bronze No L MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,600
1864 1C Bronze No L, Rusted Dies, S-5, MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (108/169). NGC Census: (40/86). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid...
$528
1864 1C Bronze No L MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: 56 in 65 (1 in 65+), 36 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$870
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. MS-66 RD (CACG).
$3,360
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