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The 1899 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make the ultimate type coin. 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:
1419
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1899
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:
1899
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
53,598,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2202
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Coin Value History
1899 1c MS BN
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1899 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$2,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,800 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1899 1C MS64 Brown NGC. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$128
1899 1C MS63 Brown CACG. Ex: Witter Brick. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$99
1899 Indian Cent. MS-66 BN (NGC).
$432
1899 1C Indian Cent -- Double Struck, Second Strike Off Center -- VG8 NGC. ...
$1,080
1899 Indian Cent. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
$120
1899 1c NGC/CAC AU58 BN
$77
1899 Indian Cent. Unc Details--Altered Color (NGC).
$72
1899 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- AU55 PCGS. ...
$192
1899 1c PCGS AU50
$36
1899 1C MS67 Brown NGC. ...
$646
1899 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 5% Off Center -- XF40 NGC. ...
$100
1899 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (0/371). PCGS Population (2/242). Mintage: 53,600,0...
$84
1899 1C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (23/280). PCGS Population (9/154). Mintage: 53,600,032. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$89
1899 1C Indian Cent--Double Struck, Second Strike 10% Off Center--MS61 Brown NGC. ...
$805
1899 1C --Double Struck, Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details, a double-dated coin, boldly double struck at 12 o'clock, with the sec... (Total: 2 Coins)
$402
1899 1C Cent--Double Struck in Collar--VG10 PCGS. The ...
$184
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$604
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$11
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$7
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$159
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