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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 Fancy 5 is actually the type coin for the year but is still quite scarce. An overall very accessible coin that is scarcer than average in circulated grades and tough to find in Mint State, especially gems.
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:
1300
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:
Fancy 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 #:
2083
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Coin Value History
1865 1c Fancy 5 MS RB
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1865 1c Fancy 5 MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$5,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,400 | $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 |
| 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 |
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1865 1C Fancy 5 MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: 28 in 66 (2 in 66+), 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,586
1865 1C Fancy 5, Clashed Dies MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 35,429,286. ...
$238
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CDN: $370 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$488
1865 1C Fancy 5, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 35,429,286....
$260
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. MS-65 RB (PCGS).
$1,020
1865 Fancy 5 Indian Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike 85% Off Center -- AU50 PCGS. ...
$3,172
1865 1C Fancy 5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/16). PCGS Population (5/61)....
$59
1865 1C Fancy 5--Questionable Color--PCGS. Mintage: 35,429,288. (#2083)...
$89
1865 1C Fancy 5 Red and Brown--Recolored--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/407). PCGS Population (1/455). Mintage: 35,429,...
$138
1865 1C Fancy 5--Die Break Corroded--ANACS. AU Details Net XF40. NGC Census: (0/407). PCGS Population (0/454). Mintage: 35,...
$36
1865 1C Plain 5 MS67 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$2,070
1865 1C Fancy 5--Corroded--ICG. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/403). PCGS Population (0/437). Mintage: 35,429,288. (#2083)...
$31
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$92
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. MS-66 RB (PCGS).
$1,800
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$180
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$408
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 35,429,286. ...
$264
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 35,429,286. ...
$960
1865 1C Fancy 5 Indian Cent--Double Struck, Second Strike 85% Off Center--AU50 PCGS. ...
$1,495
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$66
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