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First year of issue for the Indian Cent Series, which was produced from a composite of copper and nickel. Very popular one-year type coin as a shield was added to the reverse in the following year. Extremely common except for the gem grades that are scarce. The 1859 normally comes with a strong strike and some nice color and luster.
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 features the denomination ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath with a ribbon at the very bottom center.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1289
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1859
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
4.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
36,400,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2052
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Coin Value History
1859 1c MS
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1859 1c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
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
1864 1c L on Ribbon MS BN
Worth: $20 – $5,000
1859 1C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $2,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 36,400,000. ...
$2,806
1859 1C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $680 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 36,400,000. ...
$824
1859 1C XF45 ANACS. Mintage 36,400,000. ...
$134
1859 1C XF40 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 36,400,000. ...
$134
1859 Indian Cent. MS-64 (CACG).
$1,586
1859 1C AU50 PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 36,400,000. ...
$183
1859 1C AU53 NGC. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 36,400,000. ...
$189
1859 1C AU55 NGC. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 36,400,000. ...
$293
1859 Indian Cent. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$244
1859 1C MS66 NGC. ...
$3,416
1859 1C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 36,400,000. ...
$329
1859 Indian Cent. MS-62 (PCGS).
$600
1859 1C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 61, 2165 finer (11/25). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 36,400,00...
$586
1859 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 5% Off Center -- VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/4074). Mintage 36,400,000....
$408
1859 1C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 36,400,000....
$192
1859 1C Indian Cent -- Struck-Through Obverse -- VF30 PCGS....
$264
1859 1c PCGS VG-10
$50
1859 1c ANACS VF35 Details (Scratched Cleaned) - No Reserve!
$22
1859 1C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/2799). NGC Census: (0/23). Mintage: 36,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$36
ND 1C Indian Cent--Off Center--VG8 ANACS. ...
$184
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