Whitman Expo
1875 Possible Die Alteration One Cent MS RB FS-801, S-16 Values
Details
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:
285668
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
