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The mintage jumps by nearly a thousand from 1878 to 1879 with 3,200 coins struck. Brown pieces are common along with red-brown; only the finest gems are scarce. Full red gems are scarce also, with the finest ones being very rare. Any grade with a cameo is scarce, at a minimum, with high Mint State grades being rare. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most desirable and are not too hard to come across.
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:
1563
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1879
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:
1879
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,200
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2324
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Coin Value History
1879 1c PR BN
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1879 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 |
1879 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 27 in 63, 95 finer (12/25). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,200....
$439
1879 1C PR66+ Brown NGC. NGC Census: (13/0 and 1/0+). Mintage 3,200....
$1,920
1879 1C -- Environmental Damage -- ANACS Details. PR60. Mintage 3,200....
$336
1879 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (34/13). Mintage 3,200. ...
$408
1879 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/53 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (39/47 and 1/0+). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$312
1879 1C --Questionable Color--Genuine PCGS. . This PCGS number ending in 91 suggests Questionable Color as the reason, or pe...
$109
1879 1C PR62 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (4/77). PCGS Population (2/39). Mintage: 3,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$172
1879 1C PR61 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/68). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 3,200. (#2324)...
$196
1879 1C PR 55--Cleaned-- ANACS....
$80
1879 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/103 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (23/89 and 0/1+). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$264
1879 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/7 and 1/0+). Mintage 3,200. ...
$2,640
1879 1C -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Proof UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/97). PCGS Population: (0/88). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid f...
$176
1879 1C PR65 Brown PCGS....
$660
1879 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/52). NGC Census: (33/46). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,2...
$456
1879 1C PR62 Brown ICG. NGC Census: (4/73). PCGS Population (2/38). Mintage: 3,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$172
1879 1C--Scratched--ANACS, Proof, Net PR55, the centers ...
$489
1879 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/98). NGC Census: (21/78). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,2...
$252
1879 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/7 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (13/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$810
1879 1C Brown--Cleaned--ICG. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/77). PCGS Population (0/40). Mintage: 3,200. (#2324)...
$86
1879 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (34/14). PCGS Population: (27/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,20...
$444
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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