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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:
1378
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
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 #:
2158
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Coin Value History
1887 1c MS RB
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1887 1c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,500 | $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 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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
1887 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 45,226,483. ...
$195
1887 Indian Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$317
1887 Indian Cent. MS-65 RB (NGC).
$690
1887 1C Misplaced Date, MPD-001, MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Plate. Mintage 45,226,483.Flynn Reference and Cross Refere...
$99
1887 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). PCGS Population: (4/0). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintag...
$990
1887 Indian Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike 85% Off Center -- AU53 NGC. ...
$600
1887 1C -- Obverse and Reverse Struck Thru -- NGC. NGC Census: (240/118). PCGS Population (181/26). Mintage: 45,226,484. Nu...
$94
1887 1C MS60 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/466). PCGS Population (1/284). Mintage: 45,226,484. (#2158)...
$53
1887 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. The luminous orange color has only slightly mellowed in the exposed reverse field. A pair...
$51
1887 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 45,226,483. ...
$195
1887 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 45,226,483. ...
$360
1887 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (66/7). PCGS Population: (61/4). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintag...
$408
1887 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/541). NGC Census: (27/332). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mi...
$84
1887 Indian Cent. MS-66 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$2,880
1887 Indian Cent. MS-63 RB (CACG).
$195
1887 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 45,226,483. ...
$384
1887 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Eagle eye seal and photo card included. PCGS Population: (61/4). NGC Census: (65/7). CDN: ...
$960
1887 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/486). NGC Census: (20/280). Mintage 45,226,484. ...
$67
1887 1c NGC MS66 RB
$374
1887 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 45,226,483. ...
$134
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