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The mintage jumps by nearly a thousand from 1878 to 1879 with 3,200 coins struck. Brown pieces are common along with red-brown; only the finest gems are scarce. Full red gems are scarce also, with the finest ones being very rare. Any grade with a cameo is scarce, at a minimum, with high Mint State grades being rare. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most desirable and are not too hard to come across.
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:
1565
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1879
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:
1879
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,200
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2326
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1879 1c PR RD
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1879 1c PR RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $13,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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
1879 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 50 in 64, 85 finer (4/26). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,200. ...
$793
1879 1C PR67+ Red NGC. Snow-PR2....
$4,800
1879 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (43/41). NGC Census: (17/24). CDN: $...
$930
1879 1C PR66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/9 and 1/0+). Mintage 3,200. ...
$1,800
1879 1C PR63 Red NGC. Mintage 3,200....
$420
1879 1C, RD
$7,975
1879 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/83). Mintage 3,200. ...
$516
1879 1C PR67 Red NGC....
$2,340
1879 1C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/41 and 0/1+). Mintage 3,200. ...
$930
1879 1C PR66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/9). NGC Census: (18/5). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 3,200...
$1,380
1879 1C PR63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (4/121). NGC Census: (5/48). Mintage: 3,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$329
1879 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/81). NGC Census: (9/39). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,200....
$432
1879 1C PR67+ Red NGC....
$5,160
1879 1C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/41 and 0/1+). Mintage 3,200. ...
$840
1879 1C PR66 Red NGC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. NGC Census: (18/5). PCGS Population: (32/9). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,800
1879 1C PR63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (4/122). NGC Census: (5/49). Mintage: 3,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$310
1879 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo. PCGS Population: (49/81). NGC Census: (8/37). PR64. Mintage 3,200. From The Wi...
$504
1879 Indian Cent. Proof-67 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$3,120
1879 1C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/41). Mintage 3,200. ...
$900
1879 Indian Cent. Proof-66 RD (NGC).
$1,320
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