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A semi-key date in the Indian Cent Series with similar value and mintage to the better dates of the early 1870's. Very few have been saved of the 1869's which explains the scarcity. Scarce in Mint State as the value gradually increases with more red color. High-end red gems are extremely 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:
1315
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1869
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
Coin Date:
1869
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,420,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2095
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Coin Value History
1869 1c MS RB
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1869 1c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$5,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $4,400 | $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 |
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 Bronze MS RD
Worth: $300 – $18,000
1869 1C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: 0 in 8, 613 finer (7/26). Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$85
1869 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. CAC: 52 in 64, 43 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$2,440
1869 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC: 40 in 65, 3 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 6,...
$2,684
1869 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. Snow-2. PCGS Population: (21/578). Mintage 6,420,000....
$900
1869 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (10/94). Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$1,260
1C 1869 NGC MS66 RB
$2,585
1869 1C -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$423
1869 Indian Cent. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$940
1869 Indian Cent. MS-61 RB (ANACS). OH.
$477
1869 Indian Cent. Good-6 BN (NGC).
$66
1869 1C --Environmental Damage--NCS. XF Details. VP-001, FS-301. NGC Census: (0/62). PCGS Population (1/399). Mintage: 6,42...
$207
1869 1C --Bent, Scratched--ICG. VF35 Details. NGC Census: (0/62). PCGS Population (0/398). Mintage: 6,420,000. (#2095) F...
$161
1869 1C AG3 ICG. NGC Census: (0/62). PCGS Population (0/389). Mintage: 6,420,000. (#2095)...
$31
1869 1C --Corroded--NCS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/61). PCGS Population (0/391). Mintage: 6,420,000. (#2095)...
$57
1869/69 1C --Cleaned, Repunched Date -- ICG. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#37478)...
$546
1869 1C G4 ICG. NGC Census: (0/319). PCGS Population (0/390). Mintage: 6,420,000. (#2095)...
$31
1869 1C Repunched Date F15 ICG. NGC Census: (0/314). PCGS Population (0/379). Mintage: 6,420,000. (#2095)...
$374
1869/69 1C Repunched Date--Cleaned--ANACS. UNC Details, Net AU55....
$862
1869 1C VG8 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/349). PCGS Population (0/430). Mintage: 6,420,000. (#2095)...
$99
1869 Indian Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$1,200
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