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The 1890 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make the ideal type coin. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be some, if not complete, red coloring. The finest gems can be 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:
1387
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1890
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:
1890
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
57,180,144
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2176
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Coin Value History
1890 1c MS RB
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1890 1c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,900 | $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 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $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
1890 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 57,182,854. ...
$305
1890 Indian Cent. MS-62 RB (PCGS).
$171
1890 Indian Cent. MS-65 RB (ICG).
$240
1890 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 57,182,854. ...
$150
1890 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (2/0). Mintage 57,182,854. ...
$1,800
1890 Indian Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike 85% Off Center -- AU53 NGC. ...
$660
1890 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC: 45 in 64, 27 finer (7/26). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 57,...
$366
1890 1C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-002, Snow-10, MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Plate. Mintage 57,182,854.Flynn Reference an...
$84
1890 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (93/0). Mintage 57,182,854. ...
$588
1890 Indian Cent. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$216
1890 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/0). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$2,160
1890 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center -- AU53 NGC. ...
$282
1890 1C MS64+ Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 57,182,854. ...
$415
1890 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (17/394). PCGS Population: (24/586). Mintage 57,182,856. ...
$65
1890 Indian Cent. MS-65 RB (NGC). CAC.
$660
1890 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (137/352). PCGS Population: (236/436). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. ...
$139
1890 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$1,680
1890 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (43/27). Mintage 57,182,854. ...
$300
1890 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (16/388). PCGS Population: (24/578). Mintage 57,182,856. ...
$51
1890 Indian Cent. MS-65 RB (NGC). CAC.
$720
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