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This semi-key date comes from a high mintage of over 16.2 million of which mostly all were melted down, making this a very scarce Indian Cent. The 1879 is a better date in circulated grades that becomes scarce in Mint State. It is notably rare in gem condition and very tough to locate 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:
1351
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1879
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:
1879
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
16,228,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2134
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Coin Value History
1879 1c MS RB
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1879 1c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,200 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $950.00 | $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 |
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Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
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Worth: $6 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $6 – $18,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
Worth: $7 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $14 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $14 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j4gae-0.20200712022457246.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/981xxx/b7d2ef71-9a5a-4a36-8889-23a25d97c412.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200826/ha_com_131705_30309-0.20200826140250544.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $110 – $120,000
1864 1c Bronze MS BN
Worth: $10 – $625
1864 1c Bronze MS RB
Worth: $160 – $11,500
1864 1c Bronze MS RD
Worth: $300 – $18,000
1879 Indian Cent. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$264
1879 Indian Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$432
1879 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (10/1). Mintage 16,231,200. ...
$1,800
1879 Indian Cent. MS-65 RB (NGC).
$576
1879 Indian Cent. MS-62 RB (ANACS). OH.
$168
1C 1879 PCGS MS67 RB CAC
$14,100
1879 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (1/420). PCGS Population: (1/680). Mintage 16,231,200. ...
$79
1879 1C Red and Brown--Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/341). PCGS Population (1/412). Mintage: 16,231,200. (#21...
$66
1879 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 16,231,200....
$288
1879 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 16,231,200. ...
$240
1879 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (23/0). PCGS Population: (15/1). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintag...
$810
1879 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 16,231,200. ...
$576
1879 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/744). NGC Census: (21/451). MS62. Mintage 16,231,200. ...
$132
1879 1C MS61 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (1/373). PCGS Population (1/485). Mintage: 16,231,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$141
1879 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 16,231,200. ...
$216
1879 Indian Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$264
1879 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (14/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (22/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid f...
$2,400
1879 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 16,231,200. ...
$492
1879 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. MS62. Mintage 16,231,200. ...
$100
1879 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. . NGC Census: (1/335). PCGS Population (1/399). Mintage: 16,231,200. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$184
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