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The 1889 Indian Cent has a high mintage of over 48.8 million making it very common. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be partial, if not complete, red coloring. The finest gems can be very rare.
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:
1385
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
48,866,025
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2174
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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
1889 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 74 in 65 (19 in 65+), 23 finer (8/26). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. M...
$1,586
1889 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$6,300
1889 1C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-001, FS-801, Snow-1, MS63 Red ANACS. Plate. Mintage 48,869,361.Flynn Reference and C...
$780
1889 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (64/35). PCGS Population: (105/90). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 48,86...
$384
1889 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/19 and 19/4+). Mintage 48,869,361. ...
$1,320
1889 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$5,160
1889 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/173). NGC Census: (8/99). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 48,86...
$253
1889 Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$780
1889 1C MS65 Red NGC....
$1,920
1889 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (CACG).
$7,200
1889 1C MS63 Red ANACS. Mintage 48,869,361. ...
$312
1889 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (104/68 and 1/8+). NGC Census: (60/34 and 0/0+). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$482
1889 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1889 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$15,600
1889 1C MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (8/97). PCGS Population: (15/182). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 48,869...
$252
1889 1c PCGS MS64 RD
$505
1889 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (34/1). PCGS Population: (52/37). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 48,86...
$1,140
1889 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,400
1889 1C MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (8/95). PCGS Population (14/147). Mintage: 48,869,360. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$282
1889 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (61/34). PCGS Population: (102/66). MS64. Mintage 48,869,360. ...
$330
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