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The 1891 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make a great type coin because of its accessibility and affordability. 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 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:
1391
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1891
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:
1891
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
47,070,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2180
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Coin Value History
1891 1c MS RD
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1891 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$11,100
1891 Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (CACG).
$1,200
1891 Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (NGC).
$456
1891 Indian Cent. MS-63 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$228
1891 1C MS62 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (2/118). PCGS Population (1/178). Mintage: 47,072,352. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$138
1891 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$10,800
1891 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$1,320
1891 1C MS64 Red PCGS....
$516
1891 1C MS63 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (12/114). PCGS Population: (8/210). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63...
$212
1891 1C MS62 Red ANACS. ...
$138
1891 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$5,040
1891 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Eage Eye Card Included. This Piece is housed in a PCGS green-lable holder. PCGS Population: (80/...
$930
1891 1C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-002, MS64 Red NGC. Mintage 47,072,350.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDR-002...
$492
1891 1C MS63 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (12/114). PCGS Population (8/195). Mintage: 47,072,352. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$188
1891 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$2,520
1891 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (40/4). PCGS Population: (80/32). CDN: $920 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 47,072,...
$690
1891 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (127/112). NGC Census: (76/44). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 47,...
$520
1891 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (8/179). NGC Census: (11/109). Mintage: 47,072,352. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$213
1891 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,400
1891 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (39/4). PCGS Population: (80/32). CDN: $920 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 47,072,...
$810
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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