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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:
1373
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 1
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 #:
2156
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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
1886 1C Type One MS65 Red PCGS....
$3,960
1886 1C Type One MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$27,600
1886 1C Type One MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/31). NGC Census: (14/9). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Min...
$1,200
1886 1C Type One MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/70). NGC Census: (2/23). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintag...
$576
1886 1C Type One Feather to 'IC' -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (0/43). PCGS Population (0/57). Mintage: 17...
$104
1886 1C Type One MS65 Red PCGS. The Type One obverse features the lowest feather pointing between IC in AMERICA. This 1886 ...
$4,800
1886 1C Type One MS66 Red NGC. ...
$7,500
1886 Indian Cent. Type I Obverse. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH--First Generation.
$2,640
1886 1C, RD
$990
1886 1C Type One MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,800
1886 Indian Cent. Type I Obverse. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$8,400
1886 1C Type One MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$1,260
1C 1886 VARIETY 1. PCGS MS65 RD CAC
$4,700
1886 1C Type One MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$13,800
1886 Indian Cent. Type I Obverse. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$1,320
1886 1C Type One MS65 Red PCGS. ...
$2,640
1886 1C Type One MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$9,000
1886 1C Type One MS64 Red PCGS. ...
$1,410
1886 Indian Cent. Type I Obverse. Snow-1. Repunched Date. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$4,560
1886 1C Type One MS66+ Red PCGS. ...
$34,075
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