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The 1862 is one of the more common Copper-Nickel Indian Cents making it an ideal type coins for the series. Only scarce in high-end gem as anything less is very much affordable and accessible. It normally comes with a strong strike and most notably the date displays quality, flashy luster.
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:
1293
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1862
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
4.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1862
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
28,075,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1860-1864
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2064
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Coin Value History
1862 1c MS
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1862 1c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1862 1C MS62 PCGS. CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 28,075,000. ...
$244
1862 1C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 28,075,000. ...
$372
1862 1C MS64 NGC. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 28,075,000. ...
$541
1862 1C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Unc. Net AU55. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 28,075,000....
$140
1862 1C MS66+ PCGS....
$3,120
1862 1C AU58 PCGS. Mintage 28,075,000. ...
$144
1862 1C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (219/46). Mintage 28,075,000....
$900
1862 1C MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$15,000
1862 1C MS61 ANACS. Mintage 28,075,000. ...
$216
1862 1C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/3077). Mintage 28,075,000. ...
$83
1862 1C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/2435). NGC Census: (14/1863). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 28,07...
$192
1862 1C Indian Cent -- Broadstruck -- XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (44/2360). PCGS Population: (87/3161). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for ...
$234
1862 1C Indian Cent -- Broadstruck, with Reverse Struck Thru -- VF30 NGC. ...
$192
1862 1C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/2930). NGC Census: (37/2144). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 28,075...
$76
1862 1C Lincoln Cent -- Cud Die Break -- VG10 PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part III. ...
$95
1862 1C Indian Cent -- Cud Die Break -- VF25 PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part III. ...
$99
1862 1C Indian Cent -- Partial Collar -- Fine 12 NGC. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part I. ...
$99
1862 1C Doubled Die Reverse, Snow-6, FS-802, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3). NGC Census: (0/0). XF40. Mintage 28,075,000...
$156
1862 1c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$50
1862 1C Indian Cent -- Broadstruck -- Good 6 NGC. ...
$329
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
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
1864 1c L on Ribbon MS BN
Worth: $20 – $5,000
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