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The 1887 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 be some, if not total, red coloring. The finest red 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:
1379
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1887
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:
1887
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
45,223,523
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2159
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Coin Value History
1887 1c MS RD
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1887 1c MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Indian-Cent.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1863-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1887 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Gold CAC....
$4,320
1887 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC....
$24,000
1887 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$3,840
1887 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (96/108). Mintage 45,226,483. ...
$564
1887 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (10/163). NGC Census: (2/60). Mintage: 45,226,484. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$329
1887 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$1,800
1887 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,200
1887 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$9,000
1887 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (97/107). NGC Census: (37/28). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 45,2...
$480
1887 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/35). NGC Census: (22/11). CDN: $1,260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 45,...
$1,201
1887 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$34,500
1887 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC....
$4,320
1887 1c PCGS MS64 RD
$531
1887 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$1,100
1887 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$51,750
1887 1C MS66+ Red PCGS....
$6,600
1887 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (95/100). NGC Census: (37/28). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 45,2...
$480
1C 1887 PCGS MS65 RD CAC
$1,704
1887 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,000
1887 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (93/97 and 1/16+). NGC Census: (37/26 and 0/5+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$492
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