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The 1862 is one of the more common Copper-Nickel Indian Cents making it an ideal type coins for the series. Only scarce in high-end gem as anything less is very much affordable and accessible. It normally comes with a strong strike and most notably the date displays quality, flashy luster.
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:
1293
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1862
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
4.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1862
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
28,075,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1860-1864
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2064
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Coin Value History
1862 1c MS
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1862 1c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| 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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1862 Indian Cent. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$885
1862 1C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 28,075,000. ...
$378
1862 Indian Cent. AU-58 (CACG).
$366
1862 1C Doubled Die Reverse, Snow-5, FS-801 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. MS60 Details. Mintage 28,075,000. ...
$293
1862 Indian Cent. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$145
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$244
1862 Indian Cent. MS-66 (PCGS).
$2,100
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$140
1862 Indian Cent. MS-65 (NGC).
$840
1862 Indian Cent. MS-67 (CACG).
$12,000
1862 1C MS61 ANACS. Mintage 28,075,000. ...
$216
1862 1C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/3077). Mintage 28,075,000. ...
$83
1862 Indian Cent. Rotated Dies. AU-50 (NGC).
$168
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$192
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$95
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$99
1862 1C Indian Cent -- Partial Collar -- Fine 12 NGC. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part I. ...
$99
1862 1C Doubled Die Reverse, Snow-6, FS-802, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3). NGC Census: (0/0). XF40. Mintage 28,075,000...
$156
1862 1C Indian Cent -- Broadstruck -- Good 6 NGC. ...
$329
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