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At 1,000 coins struck in 1870, the Indian Cent Series sees its highest mintage yet. A rather common coin that is scarce only as a high-end gem with brown color. Also common with red-brown surfaces with scarcity starting at PR65. Full red examples are even scarcer. The 1870 is only rare, in any way, if there are cameo surfaces. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most desirable and are not too difficult 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:
1519
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2298
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Coin Value History
1870 1c PR RB
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1870 1C PR65 Red and Brown CACG. Mintage 1,000. ...
$2,640
1870 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Snow-PR1....
$4,080
1870 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 1,000. ...
$930
1870 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/196). NGC Census: (20/100). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. M...
$600
1870 1C PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/227). NGC Census: (4/111). PR62. Mintage 1,000. ...
$318
1870 1C PR67 Red and Brown Cameo NGC. ...
$3,172
1870 1C Red and Brown--Corroded--ICG. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/96). PCGS Population (0/138). Mintage: 1,000. (#2298)...
$299
1870 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (19/7). Mintage 1,000. ...
$2,760
1870 1c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 RB
$2,950
1870 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (56/51). PCGS Population: (126/74). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Min...
$900
1870 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/194 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (19/96 and 0/1+). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for...
$630
1870 1C PR62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (4/206). PCGS Population (4/142). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$345
1870 1C, RB
$1,495
1870 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/17). NGC Census: (40/11). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. M...
$1,380
1870 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$2,585
1870 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (126/74). NGC Census: (55/51). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mi...
$800
1870 1c PCGS Proof 63 RB
$600
1870 1C PR62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (4/202). PCGS Population (4/142). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$460
1870 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/17). NGC Census: (36/11). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. M...
$2,340
1870 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,585
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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