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At a mintage as high as 3,575, the 1881 proof Indian Cent makes for a fantastic type coin. Brown pieces are common along with red-brown with the finest gems being scarce. Full red gems are scarce also ,with the finest ones being very rare. Any grade with a cameo is, at the very least, scarce 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 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:
1573
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1881
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:
1881
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,575
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2330
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Coin Value History
1881 1c PR BN
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1881 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 |
1881 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 59 in 64, 69 finer (11/25). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,575...
$504
1881 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/2). Mintage 3,575. ...
$840
1881 1C PR67 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (5/0). Mintage 3,575. ...
$1,860
1881 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/112). NGC Census: (22/77). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 3,...
$456
1881 1C PR62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/133). NGC Census: (9/89). PR62. Mintage 3,575. ...
$174
1881 1C PR65 Brown PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (26/39 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (21/16 and 0/0+). PR65. Mintage 3,575. ...
$480
1881 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/90). PCGS Population: (0/107). CDN: $110 Whsle. ...
$99
1881 1C --Cleaned--ANACS. Proof Genuine. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 3,575. (#2330)...
$104
1881 1C PR61 Brown ICG. NGC Census: (0/72). PCGS Population (1/61). Mintage: 3,575. (#2330)...
$150
1881 PR 55 Brown ANACS. ...
$82
1881 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/68). Mintage 3,575. ...
$384
1881 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/2 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (14/5 and 1/0+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$1,170
1881 1C PR67 Brown NGC. ...
$2,160
1881 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/94). NGC Census: (20/65). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR63...
$162
1881 1C PR62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (6/78). PCGS Population (2/77). Mintage: 3,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$188
1881 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (23/31). NGC Census: (21/16). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS...
$384
1881 1C Brown--Polished--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/64). Mintage: 3,575. (#2330)...
$207
1881 1C PR 50--CORRODED-CLEANED-- ANACS....
$75
1881 1C, BN
$73
1881 1C PR64 Brown NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (4/14). Mintage 3,575. ...
$420
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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