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The lowest original mintage as this Indian Cent had just 309,000 produced in 1909 San Francisco. Scarcity begins in the lowest of grades and continues through Mint State. Brown coins are scarce with increasing value by grade and color. Red gems are incredibly desirable and 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. The 'S' minmark is positioned at the bottom under the ribbon.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1464
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1909
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT, S
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Indian
Coin Date:
1909-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
309,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2238
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Coin Value History
1909-S 1c Indian MS BN
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1909-S 1c Indian MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$3,300 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $2,750 | $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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1909-S 1C Indian VF20 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 309,000. ...
$390
1909-S 1C XF45 NGC. CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 309,000. ...
$561
1909-S Indian Cent. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$1,464
1909-S 1C Indian AU50 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 309,000. ...
$763
1909-S 1C Indian VF30 NGC. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 309,000. ...
$512
1909-S 1C Indian Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 309,000. ...
$366
1909-S 1C Indian VF25 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 309,000. ...
$403
1909-S 1C Indian VF35 PCGS. CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 309,000. ...
$464
1909-S Indian Cent. AU Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS).
$512
1909-S 1C Indian XF40 PCGS. CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 309,000. ...
$525
1909-S 1C Indian Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $315 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 309,000. ...
$329
1909-S 1C Indian AU58 PCGS. CDN: $865 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 309,000. ...
$915
1909-S 1C Indian AU55 PCGS. CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 309,000. ...
$1,129
1909-S 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 309,000. ...
$1,403
1909-S 1C Indian VG8 CACG. Mintage 309,000....
$348
1909-S 1C Indian VG10 PCGS. Mintage 309,000....
$324
1909-S 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS Population: (107/23). NGC Census: (82/26). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for...
$1,680
1909-S 1C Indian AU53 PCGS. Mintage 309,000....
$690
1909-S 1C MS65 Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (25/0). PCGS Population: (20/1). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta...
$2,400
1909-S Indian Cent. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
$900
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