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Only beaten by the 1877 and 1909-S in low mintage numbers as this Indian Cent had just over 1.1 million produced in 1908 San Francisco. Scarcity begins in the AU range and continues through Mint State. Brown coins are accessible with increasing value by grade and color. Red gems are incredibly desirable and 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. The 'S' minmark is positioned at the bottom under the ribbon.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1461
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1908
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT, S
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1908-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,115,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2232
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Coin Value History
1908-S 1c MS BN
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1908-S 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,950 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,550 | $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 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1908-S Indian Cent. VF-30 (PCGS).
$119
1908-S Indian Cent. EF-45 (PCGS).
$171
1908-S Indian Cent. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$439
1908-S 1C Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$84
1908-S 1C VF25 ANACS. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$114
1908-S 1C AU50 PCGS. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$238
1908-S 1C AU53 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$207
1908-S 1C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$293
1908-S 1C -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. Fine 15 Details. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$79
1908-S 1C VF35 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$104
1908-S 1C XF40 PCGS. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$159
1908-S Indian Cent. VF-20 (PCGS).
$105
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$168
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$312
1908-S 1C VG8 ANACS. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$84
1908-S 1C AU55 PCGS. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$288
1908-S/S 1C MS61 Brown ANACS. Mintage 1,115,000....
$432
1908-S 1C VG10 CACG. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$84
1908-S Indian Cent. MS-65 BN (NGC).
$1,440
1908-S 1C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (100/32). Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$600
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