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The obverse dies were changed in 1886 making 2 separate varieties that are differentiated by the placement of 'America.' These two varieties are worth about the same; but, it is popular knowledge that Variety 2 is slightly more scarce. All the color designations increase gradually from brown to red with all gems being very scarce.
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:
1376
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1886
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:
Type 2
Coin Date:
1886
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,650,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
92156
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Coin Value History
1886 1c Type 2 MS RD
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1886 1c Type 2 MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
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![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
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Worth: $8 – $25,000
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Worth: $7 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
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Worth: $16 – $28,800
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Worth: $20 – $72,000
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Worth: $7 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $7 – $18,750
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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
1886 1C Type Two MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$13,420
1886 1C Type Two MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$36,600
1886 1C Type Two MS64 Red PCGS....
$2,880
1886 Indian Cent. Type II Obverse. MS-63 RD (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
$1,920
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$240
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$126
1886 1C Type Two MS65 Red PCGS....
$5,280
1886 Indian Cent. Type II Obverse. MS-66 RD (CACG).
$10,200
1C 1886 VARIETY 2. PCGS MS64 RD CAC
$4,348
1886 1C Type Two MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$9,300
1886 1C Type Two MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$22,800
1886 Indian Cent. Type II Obverse. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$4,320
1886 Indian Cent. Type II Obverse. MS-65 RD (NGC).
$5,040
1886 1C Type Two MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$12,600
1886 1C Type Two MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,055
1886 Indian Cent. Type II Obverse. MS-65+ RD (PCGS). CAC.
$9,600
1886 1C Type Two MS66 Red PCGS. The lowest headdress feather points between C and A in AMERICA. Although the 1886 mintage w...
$13,800
1886 Indian Cent. Type II Obverse. MS-64 RD (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
$8,284
1C 1886 VARIETY 2. PCGS MS65+ RD CAC
$20,562
1886 1C Type Two MS66 Red NGC. ...
$15,600
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