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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:
1301
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 #:
2084
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Coin Value History
1865 1c Fancy 5 MS RD
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1865 1c Fancy 5 MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Indian-Cent.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $8 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $8 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1863-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $7 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
Worth: $16 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $20 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $7 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $7 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $16 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j4gae-0.20200712022457246.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/981xxx/b7d2ef71-9a5a-4a36-8889-23a25d97c412.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200826/ha_com_131705_30309-0.20200826140250544.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1865 1C Fancy 5, MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: 53 in 64 (1 in 64+), 36 finer (11/25). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. M...
$660
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$4,080
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$26,400
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. MS-63 RD (NGC). OH.
$360
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS62 Red ANACS,... (3 Coins)
$230
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 35,429,286. ...
$504
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS65 Red PCGS....
$2,160
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$24,000
1865 1C Fancy 5, Doubled Die Reverse, Snow-2, FS-1801, MS63 Red NGC. ...
$3,055
1865 Fancy 5 MS62 Red ANACS. ...
$138
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (52/36). PCGS Population: (121/79). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta...
$468
1C 1865 FANCY 5. PCGS MS65 RD
$2,115
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,000
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (5/80). PCGS Population (6/152). Mintage: 35,429,288. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$264
1865 1C, RD
$104
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$720
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$2,640
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. MS-66+ RD (PCGS). CAC.
$28,800
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (3/5). PCGS Population (6/155). Mintage: 35,429,288. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NG...
$184
1865 Indian Cent. Fancy 5. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$576
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