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The 1888 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be partial or complete red coloring. The finest gems can be very 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
285715
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:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Overdate
Variety 2:
FS-301, S-1
Coin Date:
1888/7
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
37,489,832
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
37543
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Coin Value History
1888/7 1c Overdate, FS-301, S-1 MS BN
Value By Grade
1888/7 1c Overdate, FS-301, S-1 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, Fine 12 PCGS....
$3,600
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, Good 4 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$960
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, AU55 NGC....
$9,000
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, VF30 PCGS....
$4,680
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, XF40 PCGS....
$12,000
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$19,200
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$43,200
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, VF35 NGC. ...
$5,040
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, VG8 PCGS. ...
$1,860
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,800
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, XF45 PCGS. ...
$8,400
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, VG10 PCGS. ...
$2,280
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, Good 6 PCGS. ...
$1,645
1888/7 1C Fine 12 PCGS. Snow-1, FS-301. The Cherrypickers' Guide states that "This variety is the No. 1 cherrypick ...
$2,880
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/59). Mintage 37,494,414....
$1,020
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, AU55 NGC. ...
$9,900
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, VF30 PCGS. ...
$5,170
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, XF40 PCGS Secure. ...
$6,000
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. From The Poulos Family Collection, Part II. ...
$1,320
1888/7 1C Snow-1, FS-301, AU55 NGC. ...
$10,575
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $6 – $18,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
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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