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A slightly better date from a relatively lower mintage, of which many were melted down, making this a very scarce Indian Cent. The 1878 is a tougher date in circulated grades that becomes 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:
1349
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:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1878
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,797,500
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2132
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1878 1c MS RD
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1878 1c MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
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$2,196
1878 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$14,400
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$2,280
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$276
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$564
1878 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$3,600
1878 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$13,800
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$1,320
1878 1c NGC MS63 RD
$552
1878 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/14). Mintage 5,799,850. From The rhp Collection....
$2,100
1878 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$15,000
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$1,140
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$688
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$1,380
1878 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,400
1878 1c PCGS MS64 RD (OGH)
$1,150
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$2,220
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$14,100
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$1,140
1878 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/14). NGC Census: (11/6). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 5,79...
$1,080
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