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The mintage for the 1902 Indian Cent is 2,018. 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. Seek out attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most coveted and are not very difficult to locate.
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
1902 Cent Production: This was another record year of production. Possibly in an effort to extend the die life, the gap between the dies was set a bit wider. Cents of this date show weakness in the feather tips and bust point a bit more often than other dates. The shield and denticles are also typically weak. Some of the dies have the design sunk slightly deeper, which also contributed to the weakness encountered on this year’s coinage.
Survivability: These circulated widely and were not plucked from circulation until the late 1940’s.
Collecting Challenges: Choose problem-free examples with exceptional eye appeal.
Collecting Circulated Pieces: The optimal collecting grade for circulated coins is AU-50 to MS-63RB. This date is common in the context of the later Indian Head cents. Search for well-struck examples with full details on the shield.
Collecting Mint State Pieces: The optimal collecting grade for Mint State coins is MS-65RD. These are available in all grades. MS-65RD and higher grades are diffcult to find. One roll, possibly two, showed up in the late 1990’s, with many coins graded MS-65RD, but with numerous light carbon spots.
Collecting Proof Issues: The 1902 Proof comes very attractive and is one of the most common dates in the series in gem condition. This is due to the chance survival of a few exceptional coins, as the mintage is fairly low for the series. Early-die-state coins come with fine die-polishing lines. During this year, and the next two, a change in die preparation eliminated the cameo contrast on most denominations. Only the first couple of coins minted from a die will have any contrast between the devices and field. Coins of this date designated as cameos are very rare.
VARIETIES:
14 varieties are presently known, mostly repunched dates. Snow-4 has a dramatic die gouge by the eye on the portrait. It is very similar to the 1890-CC “Tail Bar” Morgan silver dollar.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1679
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1902
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:
1902
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,018
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2393
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1902 1c PR BN
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1902 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 |
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]
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Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43x8-0.20200711170111970.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,500 – $65,000
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/ha_com_1291_3973-0.20200718072427999.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $10,000 – $12,000
1859 1c PR
Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_3069-0.20200626062033810.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $360 – $15,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43ur-0.20200711165804274.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,000 – $35,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43vp-0.20200711165508859.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_61849025-0.20200627042548350.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $100 – $2,040
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_iavlw-0.20200712174109954.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $150 – $7,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1883.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $220 – $25,000
1902 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. Eagle Eye Photo. CAC Population: (4/1). Mintage 2,018....
$2,400
1902 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/51 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (9/24 and 0/0+). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$228
1902 1C PR62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/55). NGC Census: (1/31). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 2,018...
$150
1902 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. ...
$1,440
1C 1902 PCGS PR64BN Eagle Eye Photo Seal
$350
1C 1902 PCGS PR67BN EX LARRY SHEPHERD COLLECTION
$3,525
1902 1C Brown--Altered Color--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/18). PCGS Population (0/24). Mintage: 2,018. (#2393)...
$98
1902 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (11/5). Mintage 2,018. ...
$432
1902 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/50). NGC Census: (9/23). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 2,018...
$186
1902 1C PR66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (4/2). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 2,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$489
1902 1C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (6/11). PCGS Population (16/14). Mintage: 2,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$271
1902 1C --Artificial Color--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 2,018. (#2393)...
$98
1902 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/9 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (11/4 and 0/0+). CDN: $335 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$1,020
1902 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (9/18). PCGS Population: (4/39). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR63. M...
$164
1902 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (18/12). NGC Census: (5/11). Mintage: 2,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$217
1902 1C PR60 Brown ANACS,... (3 Coins)
$276
1902 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/9 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (9/4 and 0/0+). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$2,040
1902 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/18). PCGS Population (4/30). Mintage: 2,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$188
1902 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (10/11). NGC Census: (3/10). Mintage: 2,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$276
1902 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/9). NGC Census: (9/3). PR65. Mintage 2,018. ...
$1,680
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