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The 1891 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make a great type coin because of its accessibility and affordability. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be partial or 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:
1390
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1891
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:
1891
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
47,070,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2179
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Coin Value History
1891 1c MS RB
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1891 1c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,650 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,400 | $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
1891 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 47,072,350. ...
$268
1891 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 69 in 65 (2 in 65+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$702
1891 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 47,072,350. ...
$129
1891 1C Misplaced Date, MPD-002, MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. Plate. Mintage 47,072,350.Flynn Reference and Cross Refere...
$75
1891 1C -- Questionable Color -- Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 91 Questionable Color Surface as the reason, or ...
$36
1891 Indian Cent. MS-66 RB (NGC).
$546
1891 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC: 50 in 64, 15 finer (7/26). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 47,...
$403
1891 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 68 in 65 (2 in 65+), 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$946
1891 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 47,072,350. ...
$149
1891 1c NGC MS62 RB
$50
1891 1c NGC MS66 RB
$794
1891 Indian Cent. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$216
1891 Indian Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS).
$660
1891 Indian Cent. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$120
1891 1C Doubled Die Obverse , FS-101 , S-1 MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. (FS-010.88). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/3)....
$376
1891 1C MS66 Red and BrownNGC. NGC Census: (5/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 47,072,352. (#2179)...
$431
1891 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 47,072,350. ...
$228
1891 Indian Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS).
$780
1891 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 47,072,350. ...
$139
1891 1C Repunched Date, FS-301, S-3, MS62 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/2). Mintage: 47,072,352....
$153
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