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Of the common later half Indian Cents, the 1885 boasts a relatively low mintage of just under 12 million coins struck. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be partial or complete red coloring. The finest gems can be very rare.
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:
1369
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1885
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:
1885
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,761,594
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2152
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Coin Value History
1885 1c MS RB
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1885 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $680 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 11,765,384. ...
$824
1885 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 84 in 63, 372 finer (2/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mint...
$201
1885 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 11,765,384....
$342
1885 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (6/278). Mintage 11,765,384. ...
$164
1885 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/0). Mintage 11,765,384. ...
$870
1885 1C MS67★ Red and Brown NGC. CAC....
$7,200
1885 1C -- Environmental Damage -- Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 97 suggests Environmental Damage as the reason,...
$47
1885 1C --Recolored--MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/208). PCGS Population (0/248). Mintage: 11,765,384. (#2152)...
$98
1885 1C AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (0/206). PCGS Population (0/238). Mintage: 11,765,384. (#2152)...
$75
1885 Indian Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS).
$660
1885 Indian Cent. MS-63 RB (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$216
1885 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 11,765,384. ...
$384
1885 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (1/214). PCGS Population (5/264). Mintage: 11,765,384. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$161
1885 Indian Cent. MS-66+ RB (PCGS). CAC.
$2,160
1885 1C MS67★ Red and Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$5,040
1885 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Eagle eye seal and photo card included. PCGS Population: (108/16). NGC Census: (90/21...
$810
1885 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (82/359). NGC Census: (42/...
$228
1885 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 11,765,384. ...
$492
1885 1C MS62 Red and Brown ICG. NGC Census: (1/213). PCGS Population (6/253). Mintage: 11,765,384. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$86
1885 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/0 and 1/0+). Mintage 11,765,384. ...
$1,020
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
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]
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
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
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