1875 Possible Die Alteration One Cent MS RD FS-801, S-16

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1875 Possible Die Alteration One Cent MS RD FS-801, S-16

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The 1875 is an average date (mintage and value) amongst this rare and important decade in the Indian Cent Series. Very common with brown color even in Mint State. Finer red-brown gems are scarce and all full red gems are very 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.

Basic Information

GSID:

285672

Coin Date:

1875

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

13,528,000

Coinage Type:

Indian Head Cent

Coinage Years:

1864-1909

Composition:

95% copper; 5% zinc & tin

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Possible Die Alteration

Variety 2:

FS-801, S-16

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, 1875

Obverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering:

ONE CENT

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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