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A semi-key date from a relatively lower mintage, of which many of them were melted down, making this a very scarce Indian Cent. The 1871 is a better date in circulated grades that becomes scarce in Mint State. It is notably rare in gem condition and very difficult to find with red color.
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:
1320
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1871
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:
1871
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,929,500
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2100
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Coin Value History
1871 1c MS BN
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1871 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$4,100 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,450 | $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 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1871 1C VG8 ANACS. Bold N in ONE. Mintage 3,929,500. ...
$119
1871 1C VF30 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. PCGS Population: 73 in 30, 1065 finer (3/26). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Min...
$232
1871 1C AU58 ANACS. Bold N in ONE. Mintage 3,929,500. ...
$476
1871 1C Fine 15 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. PCGS Population: 62 in 15, 1257 finer (5/26). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 1...
$183
1871 1C MS65 Brown NGC. Bold N in ONE. NGC Census: 26 in 65, 2 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint...
$1,708
1871 1C VF20 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. PCGS Population: 47 in 20, 1198 finer (3/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Min...
$195
1871 Indian Cent. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$336
1871 1C XF40 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 3,929,500. ...
$439
1871 Indian Cent. AU-55 (PCGS).
$552
1871 1C XF45 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3,929,500. ...
$408
1871 1C VG10 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. PCGS Population: (62/1345). Mintage 3,929,500....
$144
1871 1C Good 6 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. Mintage 3,929,500....
$69
1871 1C -- Corroded -- ANACS Genuine. In our opinion, this coin has the details of an AU specimen that has environmental da...
$276
1871 Indian Cent. VF-35 (PCGS).
$216
1871 1C MS63 Brown ANACS. Mintage 3,929,500. ...
$1,050
1871 1C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (56/1082). Mintage 3,929,500. ...
$180
1871 1C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (74/158). Mintage 3,929,500. ...
$516
1871 1C MS64 Brown NGC. Bold N in ONE. NGC Census: (76/28). Mintage 3,929,500....
$990
1871 1C Fine 12 CACG. Mintage 3,929,500. ...
$159
1871 1C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (46/409). PCGS Population: (61/454). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 3,929,50...
$460
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