1882 Broken 2 One Cent MS BN FS-301, S-2 Values

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1882 Broken 2 One Cent MS BN FS-301, S-2 Values

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The 1882 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must partial or total red coloring. The finest gems can be very rare. The issue comes with strong luster and a red-orange coloring.

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:

285679

Coin Date:

1882

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

38,578,000

Coinage Type:

Indian Head Cent

Coinage Years:

1864-1909

Composition:

95% copper; 5% zinc & tin

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Broken 2

Variety 2:

FS-301, S-2

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, 1882

Obverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering:

ONE CENT

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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