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The 1896 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make the ideal type coin. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be some, if not 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:
1409
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1896
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:
1896
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
39,055,431
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2195
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Coin Value History
1896 1c MS RD
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1896 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $101,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1896 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 101 in 65 (5 in 65+), 55 finer (3/26). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min...
$1,586
1896 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC....
$17,400
1896 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (CACG).
$2,760
1896 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 39,057,293. ...
$528
1896 1C MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (10/137). PCGS Population: (20/261). MS63. Mintage 39,057,292. ...
$156
1896 Indian Cent. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$53
1896 1C MS68 Red NGC. ...
$17,250
1896 1C --Repunched Date--MS62 Red ANACS. S-4. PCGS Population (0/203). NGC Census: (0/129). Mintage: 39,057,292. Numismedia...
$161
1896 Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (NGC).
$528
1896 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC....
$16,200
1896 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/12 and 8/0+). Mintage 39,057,293. ...
$2,040
1896 Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$336
1896 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (18/208). NGC Census: (18/274). Mintage: 39,057,292. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$139
1896 1C, RD
$5,750
1896 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$1,200
1896 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$11,400
1896 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$2,640
1896 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (180/130). NGC Census: (91/63). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 39,...
$360
1896 1C, RD
$69
1896 Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (NGC).
$840
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Worth: $5 – $25,000
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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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