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The 1863 is the largest mintage and the most common of the Copper-Nickel Indian Cents making it the ultimate type coins for the series. Only scarce in high-end gem, as anything less is very affordable and accessible. It normally comes with a strong strike and a wide array of luster and colors, good and bad.
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:
1294
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1863
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:
1863
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
49,840,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1860-1864
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2067
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Coin Value History
1863 1c MS
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1863 1c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$22,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $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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Worth: $44 – $2,000
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Worth: $110 – $120,000
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Worth: $10 – $625
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Worth: $160 – $11,500
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Worth: $300 – $18,000
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Worth: $20 – $5,000
1863 1C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 49,840,000. ...
$366
1863 1C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 49,840,000. ...
$586
1863 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 35% Off Center -- XF40 NGC. NGC Census: 44 in 40, 3678 finer (5/26). CDN: $44 Whsle. Bid for ...
$573
1863 1C AU53 NGC. CDN: $74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 49,840,000. ...
$79
1863 1C AU55 NGC. CDN: $88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 49,840,000. ...
$99
1863 1C MS61 NGC. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 49,840,000. ...
$189
1863 1C MS62 NGC. CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 49,840,000. ...
$226
1863 Indian Cent. AU-58 (PCGS).
$149
1863 1C MS66 PCGS. Snow-21. ...
$2,928
1863 Indian Cent. MS-67 (PCGS).
$13,200
1863 1C AU50 ANACS. Mintage 49,840,000....
$64
1863 1C Indian Cent -- 65% CW Rotated Dies -- XF45 PCGS. Mintage 49,840,000....
$129
1863 Indian Cent. Unc Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$168
1863 1C MS65 NGC. Mintage 49,840,000. ...
$900
1863 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 10% off Center -- VF30 PCGS....
$432
1863 1C Indian Cent -- Planchet Split, Obverse Half -- VF20 NGC....
$149
1863 1C Indian Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike Off Center -- Good 4 ANACS. Mintage 49,840,000....
$300
1863 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center -- VF35 NGC. ...
$660
1863 1C -- Obverse Slide Marks -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 49,840,000....
$71
1863 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 30% Off Center -- Fine 12 NGC. ...
$613
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