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The 1865 Indian Cent comes with two varieties which are the Fancy 5 (almost looks italicized) and the Plain 5 (appears very dull and straight). The Fancy 5 is actually the type coin for the year but is still quite scarce. An overall very accessible coin that is scarcer than average in circulated grades and tough to find in Mint State, especially gems.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1299
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1865
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Fancy 5
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
35,429,286
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2082
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Coin Value History
1865 1c Fancy 5 MS BN
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1865 1c Fancy 5 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,000.00 | $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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1865 1C Fancy 5 MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 83 in 62, 255 finer (6/26). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mint...
$171
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. AU-58 (PCGS).
$149
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS64 Brown PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 35,429,286. ...
$342
1865 1C Fancy 5 Indian Cent -- Struck 10% Off-Center -- Good 4 PCGS. ...
$183
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 35,429,286. ...
$164
1865 1C Fancy 5 -- Questionable Color -- CACG Details. Unc. Mintage 35,429,286....
$288
1865 1C Fancy 5 AU55 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (6/33). Mintage 35,429,286....
$69
1865/4 1C Fancy 5, Snow 1a, FS-1301, XF45 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 35,429,286....
$129
1865 1C Fancy 5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/502). Mintage 35,429,286. ...
$94
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/1). Mintage 35,429,286. From The rhp Collection....
$516
1865 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center -- Fancy 5 Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/671). Mintage 35,429,286....
$216
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$144
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. MS-61 BN (NGC).
$144
1865 1C Fancy 5, Indian Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike 25% Off Center -- VG8 PCGS. ...
$1,080
1865 1c PCGS XF40 (Fancy 5 RPD FS-1032 S-4)
$75
1865 1c PCGS AU Details (Fancy 5 Polished)
$48
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage ...
$660
1865 1C Fancy 5, Doubled Die Reverse, Snow-2, FS-1801, VF30 PCGS. (007). PCGS Population (2/14). NGC Census: (0/4). ...
$540
1865 1C Fancy 5, Doubled Die Reverse, Snow-2, FS-1801, VF35 PCGS. (FS-007). PCGS Population (2/11). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$517
1865 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 5% Off-Center -- VG10 PCGS. ...
$118
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