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This popular key date comes from a relatively lower mintage, of which many of them were melted down, making this a very scarce Indian Cent. The 1872 is a better date in circulated grades, becoming scarce in Mint State. It is notably rare in gem condition and very difficult to find with red color.
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:
1323
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1872
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:
1872
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,042,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2103
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Coin Value History
1872 1c MS BN
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1872 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$4,700 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,750 | $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 |
1872 1C XF45 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,042,000....
$415
1872 1C Bold N in ONE, XF40 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 97 in 40, 731 finer (1/26). CDN: $370 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mint...
$415
1872 1C AU53 Brown NGC. Ex: Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Bold N in ONE. NGC Census: 54 in 53, 456 finer (11/25). CDN: $460 Whsle. ...
$512
1872 1C AU55 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. Mintage 4,042,000....
$516
1872 1C Fine 12 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. 4,042,000....
$174
1872 1C VG8 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. Mintage 4,042,000....
$104
1872 1C VF25 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. PCGS Population: (98/1353). Mintage 4,042,000....
$288
1872 1C VF30 Brown NGC. Bold N in ONE. Mintage 4,042,000....
$288
1872 1C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. VF Details. Bold N in ONE. Mintage 4,042,000....
$124
1872 1C AU50 PCGS. Mintage 4,042,000. ...
$492
1872 1C Good 4 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. PCGS Population: (100/2087). Mintage 4,042,000....
$79
1872 1C Fine 15 PCGS. Bold N in ONE. Mintage 4,042,000....
$192
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/33). ...
$324
1872 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. Snow-2. Bold N in ONE. CAC Population: (14/2). Mintage 4,042,000. Ex: Baltimore Auction (...
$2,340
1872 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (73/80 and 0/1+). Mintage 4,042,000. ...
$990
1872 1C AU58 Brown NGC. Mintage 4,042,000....
$630
1872 1C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 4,042,000....
$492
1872 1C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (128/1690). NGC Census: (63/1184). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 4,04...
$139
1872 1C Shallow N, FS-901, Snow-10a, MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1872 1C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (106/1846). NGC Census: (73/1256). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage ...
$81
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