1877 One Cent PR BN Values

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1877 One Cent PR BN Values

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Popular key date, even as a proof. The proof mintage for the ever so scarce and desirable 1877 dated Indian Cent is 900 pieces struck. Very scarce in all brown grades with a gradual value increase in red-brown and red. Red gems and cameo pieces are extremely rare. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most desirable and are not very difficult to locate.

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:

1553

Coin Date:

1877

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

900

Coinage Type:

Indian Head Cent

Coinage Years:

1864-1909

Composition:

95% copper; 5% zinc & tin

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

3.11 gr

Weight:

0.11 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

19 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1877

Obverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering:

ONE CENT

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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