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The 1865 Indian Cent comes with two varieties which are the Fancy 5 (almost looks italicized) and the Plain 5 (appears very dull and straight). The Plain 5 is the scarcer of the two. It is tough to locate this issue in all grades and is rare in Mint State. Red gem Plain 5's 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:
1304
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1865
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:
Plain 5
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
35,429,286
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
92084
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Coin Value History
1865 1c Plain 5 MS RD
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1865 1c Plain 5 MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
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![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 Bronze MS RD
Worth: $300 – $18,000
1865 Indian Cent. Plain 5. MS-64+ RD (PCGS).
$1,260
1865 1C Plain 5 MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$22,200
1865 1C Plain 5, Repunched Date, Snow-1, FS-301, MS65 Red PCGS. The date was initially entered with an upward slant, then r...
$1,800
1865 1C Plain 5 MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/28). NGC Census: (1/2). MS63. ...
$432
1865 1C Plain 5--Altered Color--NCS. Unc. Details. Sharply struck and lustrous. Lightly clashed dies; an impression from th...
$155
1865 Indian Cent. Plain 5. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$840
1865 1C Plain 5 MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$28,800
1865 1C Plain 5 MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/3 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (2/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$2,040
1865 1C Plain 5 MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population (1/21). (#92084)...
$345
1865 1C Plain 5 MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/10 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/2 and 0/0+). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for...
$2,280
1C 1865 PLAIN 5. PCGS MS66 RD CAC
$25,850
1865 1C Plain 5 MS65+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,440
1865 1C Plain 5 MS64 Red PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (15/10 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/2 and 0/0+). MS64. ...
$810
1865 Indian Cent. Plain 5. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$1,800
1865 1C Plain 5, Repunched Date, Snow-1, FS-301, MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$881
1865 1C Plain 5 MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$1,528
1865 1C Plain 5 MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (14/10). NGC Census: (0/1). ...
$881
1865 1C Plain 5 MS65 Red NGC. ...
$1,998
1865 1C Plain 5, Repunched Date, Snow-1, FS-301, MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$2,232
1865 1C Plain 5 MS65 Red NGC. ...
$1,610
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