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The 1870 is a scarce date that begins a decade full of key date Indian Cents. Tough issue to find in all grades. Only truly scarce in Mint State, with a big jump in scarcity in gem condition. Gem examples of this date are hard to locate and the ones that are red are that much more rare and desirable.
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:
1317
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,275,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2097
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Coin Value History
1870 1c MS BN
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1870 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,900 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,100 | $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 |
1870 1C XF40 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. CDN: $335 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 5,275,000. ...
$403
1870 1C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $485 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,275,000. ...
$561
1870 1C VF30 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. PCGS Population: 93 in 30, 991 finer (1/26). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mint...
$268
1870 1C AU55 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. PCGS Population: 94 in 55, 308 finer (1/26). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mint...
$464
1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, AU53 ANACS. Mintage 5,275,000....
$348
1870 1C Bold N in ONE, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,275,000....
$360
(1870-1909) 1C Indian Cent -- Counterbrockage and Clashed Cap Brockage -- VF20 PCGS. Bold N in ONE....
$960
1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, Fine 15 PCGS. Mintage 5,275,000....
$198
1870 1C VG10 NGC. Bold N in ONE. NGC Census: (35/860). Mintage 5,275,000....
$104
1870 1C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (72/450). Mintage 5,275,000. ...
$396
1870 1C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/859). Mintage 5,275,000. ...
$252
1870 1C Doubled Die Reverse, -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VG8. Mintage 5,275,000....
$51
1870 1C Good 6 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (44/889). PCGS Population: (56/1365). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Minta...
$51
1870/0 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 Brown NGC. Mintage 5,275,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDO-0...
$660
1870 1C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-004, MS64 Brown ANACS. Mintage 5,275,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DDO-...
$990
1870 1C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (40/663). PCGS Population: (59/999). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 5,275,00...
$192
1870 1C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (47/127). PCGS Population: (54/115). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 5,...
$504
1870 1C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/1119). NGC Census: (31/711). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage ...
$154
1870 1C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (16/171). PCGS Population: (5/167). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 5,2...
$528
1870 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (12/0). NGC Census: (18/1). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintag...
$1,500
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Worth: $5 – $25,000
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Worth: $5 – $25,000
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Worth: $6 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $6 – $18,000
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Worth: $7 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $14 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $14 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
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
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