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1897 Misplaced Date, 1 in Neck One Cent MS RB FS-401, S-1
Details
The 1897 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series making it the ideal type coin. 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: 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:
234573
Coin Date:
1897
Denomination:
1c / One Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
50,464,392
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Misplaced Date, 1 in Neck
Variety 2:
FS-401, S-1
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
3.11 gr
Weight:
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
