Whitman Expo
1872 One Cent PR BN Values
Details
The 1872 comes from a somewhat lower mintage of 950. Scarce only as a high-end gem with brown color. Otherwise, this coin is quite common. The same applies to those coins with red-brown surfaces with scarcity starting at PR65. Full red examples are even more scarce. The 1872 is only rare if there are cameo surfaces. Beautifully toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces are the most desirable and are worth the search.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
850
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
3.11 gr
Weight:
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1872
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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