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The obverse dies were changed in 1886 making 2 separate varieties that are differentiated by the placement of 'America.' These two varieties are worth about the same; but, it is popular knowledge that Variety 2 is slightly more scarce. All the color designations increase gradually from brown to red with all gems being very scarce.
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:
1375
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1886
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
Variety:
Type 2
Coin Date:
1886
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,650,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
92155
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1886 1c Type 2 MS RB
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Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $6 – $18,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
Worth: $7 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $14 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $14 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
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
1886 1C Type Two MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$702
1886 1C Type Two MS64 Red and Brown PCGS....
$930
1886 1C Type Two MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/289)....
$384
1886 1C Type Two MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. CAC Population: (16/2)....
$1,680
1886 1C Type Two MS66 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$3,360
1886 1C Type Two -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (0/154). PCGS Population (1/205)....
$482
1886 1C Type 2 Feather to 'CA'--Recolored--ANACS. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (18/227). PCGS Population (17/90). Mintage: 17,...
$161
1886 1C Type Two AU53 ICG. NGC Census: (0/140). PCGS Population (0/161). (#92155)...
$161
1886 1C Type Two--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/139). PCGS Population (0/152). (#92155)...
$150
1886 1C Type Two--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/126). PCGS Population (0/140). (#92155)...
$75
1886 1C Type Two XF40 Red and Brown--Whizzed--ANACS, AU Details....
$86
1886 Indian Cent. Type II Obverse. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$780
1886 1C Type Two MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$1,080
1886 1c NGC MS62 RB (Type 2)
$475
1886 Indian Cent. Type II Obverse. MS-65 RB (PCGS).
$2,880
1886 Indian Cent. Type II Obverse. MS-66 RB (PCGS).
$9,600
1886 1C Type Two Red and Brown--Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/141). PCGS Population (1/165). (#92155)...
$150
1886 1C Type Two MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (45/127). PCGS Population: (76/209). CDN: $740 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$700
1886 1C Type Two MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$960
1886 1C Type Two MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/231). NGC Census: (10/152). ...
$240
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