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The mintage more than doubles this year compared to recent prior issues with 2,350 coins struck. 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 scarce, at a minimum, with high Mint grades being rare. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most coveted and are not too tough 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:
1558
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1878
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:
1878
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,350
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2321
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Coin Value History
1878 1c PR BN
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1878 1c PR BN
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| 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 |
1878 1C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (28/17). Mintage 2,350. ...
$360
1878 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/6 and 0/1+). Mintage 2,350....
$780
1878 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (20/58). PCGS Population (11/17). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$230
1878 1C --Polished--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/78). PCGS Population (0/34). Mintage: 2,350. (#2321)...
$184
1878 1C PR62 Brown ICG. NGC Census: (0/33). PCGS Population (7/22). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$253
1878 1C PR64 Brown PCGS....
$630
1878 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/6). NGC Census: (13/0). PR65. Mintage 2,350. From Rich's Colorful Proof...
$1,020
1878 1c NGC Proof 63 BN
$161
1878 1C Brown--Altered Color--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/34). PCGS Population (0/28). Mintage: 2,350. (#2321)...
$253
1878 1C PR62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (7/19). NGC Census: (0/31). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $135. (#2321)...
$253
1878 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/29). NGC Census: (23/14). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 2,3...
$336
1878 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (13/0). PCGS Population: (17/5). PR65. Mintage 2,350. ...
$312
1878 1C PR63 Brown NGC. PCGS Population (8/10). NGC Census: (4/24). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $180.(#2321)...
$253
1878 1C Brown--Cleaned--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/32). PCGS Population (0/26). Mintage: 2,350. (#2321)...
$230
1878 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/21). NGC Census: (21/13). PR64. Mintage 2,350. ...
$288
1878 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (13/0). PCGS Population: (16/4). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65. M...
$360
1878 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. Sharply struck, with multicolored toning over each side. Population: 8 in 63, 8 finer (4/05)....
$300
1878 1C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (32/22). PCGS Population (8/6). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$345
1878 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (13/4). NGC Census: (13/0). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$617
1878 1C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (15/11). PCGS Population (8/6). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$322
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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