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The 1892 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, the coins must have 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.
Book Reference
1892 Cent Production: The slightly lower mintage this year is due to a problem in planchet procurement. Earlier, the winning low bid from planchet suppliers was around 20¢ per pound. This year’s bids were significantly higher. Scovill Manufacturing was low bidder with a price just under 28¢. Two other bids received were slightly more than 28¢. Mint Director Edward Leach recognized that it was “a put up job” and recommended that all bids be rejected. The Mint struck cents from planchets that were on hand, with additional bronze coming from the melting of older cents and twocent pieces. Director Leach also recommended that the Mint should start making its own planchets for minor coins.
Survivability: Coins this year survived in roughly the same quantities as those of the previous few years. True gem examples are quite tough to find.
Collecting Challenges: This date comes fairly well struck. Select coins with even color and attractive eye appeal.
Collecting Circulated Pieces: The optimal collecting grade for circulated coins is AU-50 to MS-63RB. Avoid problem coins.
Collecting Mint State Pieces: The optimal collecting grade for Mint State coins is MS-65RB to MS-64RD, which should be similarly priced. Certified populations for MS-65RB examples are very low, currently far under the quantity of MS-65RD pieces graded. Perhaps this shows that the source of most high-quality Mint State pieces is perhaps from the chance discovery of one or two original rolls rather than from average accumulations, such as generation-old “penny jars.”
Collecting Proof Issues: This date is much more readily available than other dates of the era. Perhaps a select quantity was saved in gem condition, whereas in other years they toned down to brown. We can only guess why. Cameo examples are more readily available than other years, although still scarce.
VARIETIES:
Most of the 13 or so known varieties are fairly minor repunched dates. A few minor reverse doubled dies are known.
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Catalog Information
GSID:
1392
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1892
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:
1892
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
37,647,087
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2181
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1892 1c MS BN
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1892 1c MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$950.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $775.00 | $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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$114
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$30
1892 1C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-002, AU58 ANACS. Plate. Mintage 37,649,832.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: DD...
$114
1892 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (115/10). NGC Census: (149/47). CDN: $132 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3...
$139
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$60
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$240
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$78
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$43
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$423
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$126
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$150
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$253
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$95
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$36
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$990
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$210
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$391
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$55
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$3,450
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