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At a mintage as high as 2,960, the 1887 proof Indian Cent makes for a fantastic type coin. Brown pieces are common along with red-brown; only the finest gems are scarce. Full red gems are scarce as well with the finest ones being very rare. Any grade with a cameo is, at the very least, scarce with high Mint State grades being rare. Beautifully toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces are the most in demand and are not very difficult to find.
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:
1606
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1887
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1887
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,960
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2350
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Coin Value History
1887 1c PR RD
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1887 1c PR RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$6,750 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $5,500 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1887 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Snow-PR6....
$8,400
1887 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/14). NGC Census: (5/5). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 2,960...
$930
$2,702
1887 1C PR66 Red NGC....
$3,360
1887 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/14). NGC Census: (5/5). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 2,960...
$900
1887 1C PR65 Red PCGS. ...
$2,760
1C 1887 PCGS PR66RD
$9,106
1887 1C PR64 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$764
1887 1C PR65 Red PCGS. ...
$4,312
1C 1887 PCGS PR66 RD
$14,688
1887 1C PR64+ Red PCGS. ...
$1,528
1887 1C PR65 Red PCGS. This date is surprisingly challenging for the advanced collector. The mintage for proofs was 2,960 p...
$4,025
1C 1887 PCGS PR66 RD
$17,625
1887 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (13/10). NGC Census: (6/5). Mintage: 2,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$1,116
1887 1C PR65 Red PCGS. The mintage of the proof 1887 approaches 3,000 pieces, but nearly all of these have acquired spots o...
$5,750
1887 1C PR66 Red NGC. ...
$4,112
1887 1C PR64 Red PCGS. ...
$949
1887 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Exceptional deep cherry-red color covers both sides with interesting accents of lilac in the fields....
$5,175
1887 1C PR66 Red PCGS. ...
$16,450
1887 1C PR64 Red PCGS. ...
$1,092
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]
Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]
Worth: $2,500 – $65,000
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $10,000 – $12,000
1859 1c PR
Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR [Type]
Worth: $360 – $15,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]
Worth: $1,000 – $35,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $2,000 – $24,000
1860 1c PR
Worth: $420 – $26,400
1861 1c PR
Worth: $600 – $18,000
1862 1c PR
Worth: $360 – $15,000
1863 1c PR
Worth: $360 – $14,400
1864 1c Copper Nickel PR
Worth: $360 – $12,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $100 – $2,040
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $150 – $7,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $220 – $25,000
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