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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:
1349
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 #:
2132
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1878 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
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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
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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]
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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
1878 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 41 in 64, 90 finer (2/26). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,799,8...
$1,129
1878 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 66 in 65 (4 in 65+), 23 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mi...
$2,196
1878 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$5,040
1878 1C Red--Corroded--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/40). PCGS Population (0/101). Mintage: 5,799,850. (#2132)...
$276
1878 1c PCGS MS63 RD
$564
1878 Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$1,020
1878 Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (CACG).
$2,880
1878 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$14,400
1878 1c NGC MS63 RD
$552
1878 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (42/77). NGC Census: (24/17). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage ...
$2,280
1878 Indian Cent. MS-65+ RD (PCGS). CAC.
$5,520
1878 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$13,800
1878 1C, RD
$688
1878 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. Although full Red 1878 Indian cents are occasionally available, CAC-endorsed examples are incre...
$1,320
1878 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$3,600
1878 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$15,000
1878 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/76). NGC Census: (25/17). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,799...
$1,140
1878 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/14). Mintage 5,799,850. From The rhp Collection....
$2,100
1878 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,400
1878 1c PCGS MS64 RD (OGH)
$1,150
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