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A semi-key date in the Indian Cent Series with similar value and mintage to the better dates of the early 1870's. Very few have been saved of the 1869's which explains the scarcity. Scarce in Mint State as the value gradually increases with more red color. High-end red gems are extremely 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:
1316
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1869
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:
1869
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,420,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2096
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Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $6 – $18,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
Worth: $7 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $14 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $14 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
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
1869 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (CACG).
$22,800
1869 Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$4,080
1869 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (12/10). Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$1,320
1869 1C MS60 Red CSN. ...
$862
1869 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$16,200
1869 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$5,411
1869 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/37). NGC Census: (13/10). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 6,4...
$1,740
1869 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$84,000
1869 1C MS65 Red NGC....
$3,600
1869 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/37). NGC Census: (13/10). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 6,4...
$1,440
1869 1C MS66 Red NGC. ...
$4,888
1869 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/5). NGC Census: (8/2). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 6,420,...
$3,000
1869 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Snow-12. ...
$1,500
1869 1C MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$40,250
1869 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,400
1869 1C MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$1,200
1869/9 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal, Card Included. ...
$19,550
1869 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/5). NGC Census: (8/2). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 6,420,...
$2,880
1869 1C MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$1,880
1869 1C MS66 Red NGC. ...
$5,955
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