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The 1888 is the ideal type coin with a large proof mintage of 4,582 pieces struck. Brown examples are common through the gem level with some scarcity in PR66 and PR67. Same goes for red-brown coins. Full Red color, and especially cameos, start to become rare at the PR65 mark. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most desirable and are not too tough 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:
1609
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1888
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:
1888
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,582
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2351
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Coin Value History
1888 1c PR BN
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1888 1c PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$2,550 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $2,100 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1888 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/216). Mintage 4,582. ...
$360
1888 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/35). Mintage 4,582. ...
$552
1888 1C PR64 Brown NGC. Mintage 4,582. ...
$312
1888 1C PR66★ Brown NGC. CAC....
$1,084
1888 1c PCGS Proof UNC Details (Questionable Color)
$200
1C 1888 PCGS PR67BN CAC
$2,056
1888 1C PR62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (10/158). PCGS Population: (10/225). PR62. Mintage 4,582. ...
$228
1888 1C Proof -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. This PCGS number ending in 91 suggests Questionable Color as the reaso...
$141
1888 1C PR 50--Recolored-- ANACS....
$66
1888 1C PR63 Brown ANACS. Mintage 4,582. ...
$216
1888 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/35 and 1/1+). Mintage 4,582. ...
$552
1888 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS Population: (100/97). NGC Census: (70/85). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$552
1888 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Larry Shepherd Collection. PCGS Population: (30/2 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (14/4 and 0/...
$930
1888 1C Brown -- Cleaned -- ANACS. PF60 Details. NGC Census: (0/146). PCGS Population (1/152). Mintage: 4,582. Numismedia W...
$84
1888 1C PR67 Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$2,530
1888 1C PR62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (10/159). PCGS Population: (9/224). PR62. Mintage 4,582. ...
$180
1888 1C Proof PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .91 suggests questionable color as the reason, or perhaps one of ...
$150
1888 1C, BN
$52
1888 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (37/123). PCGS Population: (31/173). PR63. Mintage 4,582. ...
$162
1888 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/35). Mintage 4,582. ...
$840
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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