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At 1,000 coins struck in 1870, the Indian Cent Series sees its highest mintage yet. A rather common coin that is scarce only as a high-end gem with brown color. Also common with red-brown surfaces with scarcity starting at PR65. Full red examples are even scarcer. The 1870 is only rare, in any way, if there are cameo surfaces. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most desirable and are not too difficult to find.
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:
1520
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2299
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Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/138xxx/91d6d7df-cb4b-4987-aa83-e57f42cd6d6b.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43x8-0.20200711170111970.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,500 – $65,000
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/ha_com_1291_3973-0.20200718072427999.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $10,000 – $12,000
1859 1c PR
Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_3069-0.20200626062033810.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $325 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43ur-0.20200711165804274.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,200 – $42,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43vp-0.20200711165508859.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,000 – $24,000
1860 1c PR
Worth: $480 – $26,400
1861 1c PR
Worth: $600 – $18,000
1862 1c PR
Worth: $400 – $22,200
1863 1c PR
Worth: $400 – $14,400
1864 1c Copper Nickel PR
Worth: $400 – $12,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR BN [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_61849025-0.20200627042548350.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $100 – $5,500
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_iavlw-0.20200712174109954.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $160 – $9,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1883.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $220 – $25,000
1870 1C PR65+ Red PCGS. Snow-1. ...
$3,660
1870 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 32 in 64, 37 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000...
$1,708
1870 1C PR66 Red PCGS. CAC. Snow-PR1....
$10,800
1870 1C PR63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (2/56). NGC Census: (1/33). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$862
1870 1C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/6). Mintage 1,000. ...
$3,120
1870 Indian Cent. Proof-64 RD (PCGS).
$1,140
1870 1C PR66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,400
1870 1C PR63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (3/52). NGC Census: (1/33). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $675. (#2299)...
$575
1870 1C PR65 Red PCGS....
$1,740
1870 Indian Cent. Proof-64 RD (NGC).
$1,140
1870 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Snow-PR1. ...
$4,920
1870 1C PR65 Red NGC. ...
$1,200
1870 1C PR64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (20/16). PCGS Population: (32/29). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64. M...
$2,232
1C 1870 PCGS PR66 RD
$4,700
1C 1870 PCGS PR65 RD CAC
$3,172
1870 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/31). NGC Census: (20/16). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64. ...
$969
1870 1C PR66 Red PCGS. ...
$4,935
1870 1C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. Rose, violet, and magenta hues gently accent the overwhelmingly copper-orange surfaces of this ...
$2,520
1870 1c PCGS Proof 64 RD
$1,050
1870 1C PR66 Red PCGS. ...
$5,405
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