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This semi-key date comes from a high mintage of over 16.2 million of which mostly all were melted down, making this a very scarce Indian Cent. The 1879 is a better date in circulated grades that becomes scarce in Mint State. It is notably rare in gem condition and very tough to locate with red color.
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:
1352
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:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
16,228,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2135
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Coin Value History
1879 1c MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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![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
1879 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Snow-3. ...
$6,405
1879 1C MS65+ Red PCGS. CAC. Snow-4. ...
$6,710
1879 1C Indian Cent -- Struck on a Foreign Planchet -- AU58 PCGS....
$13,200
1879 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (80/126). NGC Census: (21/25). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 16,2...
$516
1879 1C MS67+ Red NGC....
$8,400
1879 Indian Cent. MS-63 RD (NGC). CAC. OH.
$312
1879 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$5,856
1879 Indian Cent. MS-65+ RD (PCGS).
$4,560
1879 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (80/118). NGC Census: (22/26). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 16,2...
$504
1879 Indian Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS).
$22,800
1879 Indian Cent. MS-63 RD (NGC). CAC. OH.
$360
1879 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (CACG). CMQ.
$9,150
1879 1C MS65 Red NGC. CAC....
$3,480
1879 1C MS64 Red NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (22/26). PCGS Population: (81/121). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage ...
$690
1879 1C MS67+ Red NGC. ...
$9,900
1879 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (8/142). NGC Census: (2/43). Mintage: 16,231,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$317
1879 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$4,440
1879 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. Eagle eye seal and Photo card included. PCGS Population: (64/36). NGC Census: (21/4). CDN: $1,4...
$3,120
1879 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (77/113). NGC Census: (21/24). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 16,2...
$600
1879 1C, RD
$2,200
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