Whitman Expo
1874 Doubled Die Obverse One Cent MS RD FS-101, S-1 Values
Details
A near semi-key date in the Indian Cent Series in which very few have been saved, explains the scarcity of the 1874. Most of the surviving examples are known in circulated grades. Scarce in Mint State as the value gradually increases with more red color. High-end red gems are extremely rare.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
14,187,500
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Doubled Die Obverse
Variety 2:
FS-101, S-1
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
3.11 gr
Weight:
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1874
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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