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A near semi-key date in the Indian Cent Series in which very few have been saved, explains the scarcity of the 1874. Most of the surviving examples are known in circulated grades. 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:
1337
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1874
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:
1874
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
14,187,500
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2120
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Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Indian-Cent.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $8 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $8 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1863-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $7 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
Worth: $16 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $20 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $7 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $7 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $16 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j4gae-0.20200712022457246.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/981xxx/b7d2ef71-9a5a-4a36-8889-23a25d97c412.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200826/ha_com_131705_30309-0.20200826140250544.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1874 Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$660
1874 Indian Cent. MS-65+ RD (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1874 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (CACG).
$13,800
1874 1C MS63 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (2/42). PCGS Population (5/108). Mintage: 14,187,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$341
LINCOLN 1C Lincoln Cents Late Stage Brockage MS62 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2303/31426)....
$45
1874 1C --Altered Color--NCS. Unc. Details. Frosty luster. Mostly red surfaces with some blushes of lilac-brown. The left bo...
$408
1874 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/85). Mintage 14,187,500. ...
$576
1874 1C MS65 Red NGC....
$2,880
1874 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$10,500
1874 1C MS63 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (4/105). Mintage: 14,187,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$253
1874 Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$576
1874 Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$1,680
1874 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC....
$10,200
1874 Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$576
1874 Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$2,640
1874 1C MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$7,800
1874 Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$480
1874 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (19/3). PCGS Population: (43/45). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 14,18...
$1,560
1874 1C MS66 Red PCGS. An impressively sharp strike on the obverse leaves only trivial softness on the reverse wreath bow. ...
$7,500
1874 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/87). NGC Census: (18/22). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 14,18...
$780
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