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1901 One Cent PR BN Values
Details
The mintage for the 1901 Indian Cent is 1,985 coins struck. Brown pieces are common along with red-brown with the finest gems being scarce. Full red gems are also scarce with the finest ones being very rare. Any grade with a cameo is scarce, at a minimum, with high Mint State grades being rare. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces. They are the extremely desirable and not too hard to find.
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:
1674
Coin Date:
1901
Denomination:
1c / One Cent
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,985
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
3.11 gr
Weight:
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
