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The final issue of this metal composition and the second lowest mintage to just the 1861. Slightly more common than the 1861 but more popular because of this massive change in the production of Indian Cents in 1864. Gems are scarce with the finest of those being quite 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.
Book Reference
1864 Copper-Nickel Cent Production: Due to inaction on the part of Congress, the Mint was required to continue striking the copper-nickel cents in 1864. They were bought up by speculators and offered to the public only at a premium, even though their bullion value never reached a point where it was profitable to melt them down. These coins traded at a premium because the alternatives in circulation were worse. Merchants and their customers had to deal with paper money that seemed to lose value every week. Small change was made with postage stamps, Fractional Currency notes, and private copper tokens. When it came to silver and gold, any holder of federal coins could expect to get favorable discounts from merchants for using them instead of the alternatives. The copper-nickel cents were last struck in May.
Survivability: Almost all 1864 cents were removed from circulation as soon as they were released. After the war, they came out and circulated extensively for about ten more years. Examples that escaped the recoinage redemption of the 1870’s may have circulated for another 20 more years. (For a record of minor coins redeemed from 1871 to 1881, see page 102.)
Collecting Challenges: This is one of the toughest dates in the copper-nickel series to find with attractive eye appeal. As such, collectors should put more effort into finding this date with a sharp strike and attractive luster.
Collecting Circulated Pieces: The optimal collecting grade for circulated coins is EF-40. Examples are typically mushy with average strikes. Searching for early-diestate examples will take some patience.
Collecting Mint State Pieces: The optimal collecting grade for Mint State coins is MS-64. These typically lack eye appeal. Many are struck with worn dies and exhibit a grayish color. Search out examples with better luster and a sharp strike.
Collecting Proof Issues: These tend to be of a very high quality. They are a bit more common than the Proof cents of 1863, probably due to a higher survivability rate. High-grade coins usually come with deep mirrors. Cameo contrast is available on about 50% of these.
The year sets sold by the Mint were usually produced early in the year. Therefore most sets contained only one cent, the copper-nickel cent.
VARIETIES:
There are only a few minor repunched dates known. A defective digit punch has what looks like repunching under the horizontal bar of the 4. Since the defect is on the punch, many dies show this feature.
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Catalog Information
GSID:
1295
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1864
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
4.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Copper Nickel
Coin Date:
1864
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,740,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1860-1864
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2070
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1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
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1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $19,000 | $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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Worth: $10 – $625
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Worth: $160 – $11,500
1864 1c Bronze MS RD
Worth: $300 – $18,000
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Worth: $20 – $5,000
1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS65 NGC. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13,740,000. ...
$1,098
1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS64 PCGS. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 13,740,000....
$586
1864 1C Copper-Nickel, MS63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 13,740,000. ...
$396
1864 1C Copper-Nickel XF45 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 13,740,000. ...
$94
1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS60 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 13,740,000. ...
$204
1864 1C Copper-Nickel AU55 PCGS. Mintage 13,740,000. ...
$124
1864 1C Copper-Nickel AU58 PCGS. Mintage 13,740,000. ...
$159
1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS62 ANACS. Mintage 13,740,000. ...
$264
1864 1C Copper-Nickel AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (44/1710). Mintage 13,740,000. ...
$105
1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS61 NGC. Mintage 13,740,000. ...
$234
1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS66+ PCGS. CAC....
$9,300
1864 1C Copper-Nickel AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (78/2446). Mintage 13,740,000. ...
$103
1864 1c NGC XF40 (Copper Nickel)
$71
1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS67 NGC. ...
$12,600
1864 1c NGC VF25 (Copper Nickel)
$65
1864 1c NGC AU Details (Copper Nickel Whizzed)
$45
1864 1c ANACS VG-10 (Copper Nickel)
$39
1864 1c NGC VF20 (Copper Nickel)
$38
1864 1c NGC VF30 (Copper Nickel)
$43
1864 1C Copper-Nickel VF35 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: (33/1544). PCGS Population: (18/2392). CDN: $...
$65
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