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The 1887 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be some, if not total, red coloring. The finest red gems can be very 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:
285703
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1887
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:
Doubled Die Obverse
Variety 2:
FS-101, S-1
Coin Date:
1887
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
45,223,523
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
37528
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Coin Value History
1887 1c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, S-1 MS BN
Value By Grade
1887 1c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, S-1 MS BN
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS64 | $2,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,400 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $44 – $2,000
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Worth: $160 – $11,500
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Worth: $300 – $18,000
1887 Indian Cent. Snow-1, FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. VF-30 (PCGS).
$312
1887 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Snow-1, FS-101, MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/1 and 0/0+)....
$1,380
1887 1C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-001, FS-101, Snow-1, Good 4 ANACS. Mintage 45,226,483.Flynn Reference and Cross Refe...
$51
1887 1C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-001, FS-101, XF40 ANACS. Mintage 45,226,483.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: D...
$228
1887 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Snow-1, FS-101, MS62 Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal, Card Included. Formerly FS-009.5. PCGS ...
$600
LOT WITHDRAWN
$312
1887 Indian Cent. Snow-1, FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. VF-35 (PCGS).
$336
1887 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Snow-1, FS-101, Fine 15 PCGS. (FS-009.5). PCGS Population: (3/45). NGC Census: (1/25)....
$109
1887 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Snow-1, FS-101, AU50 PCGS. CAC. (FS-009.5). PCGS Population: (5/16). NGC Census: (2/10). ...
$432
1887 Indian Cent. Snow-1, FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. EF-45 (PCGS).
$168
1887 1C Die Doubled Obverse, FS-101 AU53 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/8)....
$588
1887 Indian Cent. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. VF-25 BN (NGC).
$176
1887 1C AU58 PCGS. CAC. Snow-1, FS-101. ...
$881
1887 1C Die Doubled Obverse, FS-101 VF30 PCGS. CAC. (FS-009.5). PCGS Population: (3/25). NGC Census: (1/16)....
$235
1887 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Snow-1, FS-101, XF40 ANACS. ...
$264
1887 Indian Cent. Snow-1, FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$840
1887 Indian Cent. Snow-1, FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. VF-35 (ANACS).
$110
1887 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-009.5, Fine 15 ANACS. FND-001. NGC Census: (1/22). PCGS Population: (2/44)....
$99
1887 Indian Cent. Snow-1, FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. AU-50 BN (NGC).
$278
1887 1C Die Doubled Obverse, FS-101 XF45 PCGS. S-1, (FS-009.5). PCGS Population (4/13). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$329
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