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A slightly better date from a relatively lower mintage, of which many were melted down, making this a very scarce Indian Cent. The 1878 is a tougher date in circulated grades that becomes scarce in Mint State. It is notably rare in gem condition and very difficult to find with red color.
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:
1347
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1878
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:
1878
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,797,500
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2130
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Coin Value History
1878 1c MS BN
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1878 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,600 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,250 | $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 |
| 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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Worth: $1 – $1,688
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Worth: $44 – $2,000
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1878 1C XF40 PCGS. CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 5,799,850. ...
$189
1878 1C XF45 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 84 in 45, 393 finer (3/26). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,799,850. ...
$195
1878 1C AU58 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 58 in 58, 218 finer (3/26). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,799,850. ...
$293
1878 1C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 25, 821 finer (2/26). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 5,799,850....
$124
1878 1C AU55 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 49 in 55, 275 finer (2/26). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5,799,850. ...
$238
1878 Indian Cent. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$366
1878 Indian Cent. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$312
1878 1C VF35 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (25/527). Mintage 5,799,850....
$129
1878 1C AU53 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (36/321). Mintage 5,799,850....
$216
1878 1C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/734 and 0/5+). Mintage 5,799,850. ...
$124
1878 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (11/6). Mintage 5,799,850. ...
$750
1878 1C MS65 Brown NGC....
$552
1878 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/171). NGC Census: (41/155). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 5...
$276
1878 1C MS61 Brown NGC. Eagle eye photo seal included with coin. NGC Census: (12/195). PCGS Population: (2/207). CDN: $275 ...
$384
1878 1C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/392). NGC Census: (26/339). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 5,799,8...
$216
1878 1C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/803). NGC Census: (13/546). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 5,...
$62
1878 1C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (8/536). PCGS Population: (13/784). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 5,79...
$95
1878 1c PCGS VG Details (Environmental Damage)
$25
1878 1C MS60 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/175). NGC Census: (0/186). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 5,7...
$264
1878 1c PCGS AG-03
$17
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