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The 1870 is a scarce date that begins a decade full of key date Indian Cents. Tough issue to find in all grades. Only truly scarce in Mint State, with a big jump in scarcity in gem condition. Gem examples of this date are hard to locate and the ones that are red are that much more rare and desirable.
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:
1318
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,275,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2098
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Coin Value History
1870 1c MS RB
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1870 1c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$5,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,750 | $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
1870 Indian Cent. MS-64 RB (NGC).
$1,525
shallow n ...
$946
1870 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Bold N in ONE. PCGS Population: 97 in 65 (8 in 65+), 16 finer. CAC: 42 in 65, 8 finer...
$2,928
1870 Indian Cent. FS-501. Shallow N. MS-66 RB (CACG).
$3,360
1870 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (18/276). PCGS Population: (19/507). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mi...
$576
1870 1C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/442). NGC Census: (0/265). Mintage 5,275,000. ...
$432
1870 Indian Cent. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$329
1870 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. S-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). ...
$476
1870 1C --Corroded--ICG. VF25 Details. NGC Census: (0/245). PCGS Population (0/331). Mintage: 5,275,000. (#2098)...
$104
1870 1C --Cleaned, Corroded--ICG. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/245). PCGS Population (0/330). Mintage: 5,275,000. (#2098)...
$64
1870 1C --Corroded--ICG. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/245). PCGS Population (0/329). Mintage: 5,275,000. (#2098)...
$196
1870 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. FS-8.7, Snow 3. CE in ...
$604
1870 1C, RB
$151
1870 1C, RB
$275
1870 Indian Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$1,440
1870 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Bold N in ONE. Mintage 5,275,000....
$900
1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal, Eagle Eye Card Included. Housed in a Generation 3...
$2,040
1870 Indian Cent. Bold N. Snow-10. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-66 RB (CACG).
$3,480
1870 1C Pick-Axe, FS-303, MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/6). MS62. Mintage 5,275,000....
$444
1870 1C -- Environmental Damage -- Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 97 suggests Environmental Damage as the reason...
$36
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