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The 1870 is a scarce date that begins a decade full of key date Indian Cents. Tough issue to find in all grades. Only truly scarce in Mint State, with a big jump in scarcity in gem condition. Gem examples of this date are hard to locate and the ones that are red are that much more rare and desirable.
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:
1319
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
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
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,275,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2099
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Coin Value History
1870 1c MS RD
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1870 1c MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$15,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $11,000 | $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
1870 Indian Cent. Bold N. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$1,260
1870 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Snow-24....
$3,600
1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$16,200
1870 1C Misplaced Date, Doubled Die Reverse, Snow-8, FS-302, Red -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 5,275,000. ...
$432
1870 Indian Cent. Bold N. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$334
1870 1C Double Die Obverse MS62 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (0/59). PCGS Population (0/107). Mintage: 5,275,000. Numismedia Wsl....
$518
1870 1C, RD
$725
1870 Indian Cent. Bold N. MS-64 RD (NGC). OH.
$1,500
1870 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$4,320
1870 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$19,200
1870 Indian Cent. Bold N. MS-64 RD (NGC). CAC.
$1,680
1870 Indian Cent. FS-901. Shallow N. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$2,280
1870 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Soft, frosty copper-orange woodgrain patina envelops this Premium Gem Red 1870 Indian cent, compleme...
$7,200
1870 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (22/8). PCGS Population: (74/50). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,275...
$2,520
1870 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Snow-10....
$3,600
1870 Indian Cent. Bold N. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$9,600
1870 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (22/7). PCGS Population: (74/49). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,275...
$1,560
1870 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$1,920
1870 1C MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$6,600
1870 1c PCGS MS64 RD
$1,500
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