1903 One Cent PR RD Values

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1903 One Cent PR RD Values

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The mintage drops a bit to 1,790 for the 1903 proof Indian Cent; yet it is still too high to be anything more than a type coin. Very common with the brown color designation. Gradually more scarce in red-brown especially in PR66 or finer. Red gems are rare and any cameo is rare as well. Beautifully toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces are the quite desirable and not too tough 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:

1686

Coin Date:

1903

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

1,790

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

Design Details

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1903

Obverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering:

ONE CENT

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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