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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:
1574
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 #:
2331
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Coin Value History
1881 1c PR RB
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1881 1c PR RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$3,300 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $2,750 | $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 |
1881 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Ex: Eagle Eye Photo Seal. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,575. ...
$671
1881 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (28/5). Mintage 3,575. ...
$1,260
1881 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (21/55). Mintage 3,575. ...
$486
1881 1C PR63 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 3,575. ...
$335
1881 1C PR67★ Red and Brown NGC....
$4,320
1881 1C PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/471). NGC Census: (5/249). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mi...
$216
1881 1C Proof--Cleaned--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/212). PCGS Population (0/320). Mintage: 3,575. (#2331)...
$162
1881 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (23/31). Mintage 3,575. ...
$600
1881 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (51/12 and 4/2+). NGC Census: (41/8 and 2/2+). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bi...
$1,320
1881 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (21/55). Mintage 3,575. ...
$516
1881 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS Population: (72/395). NGC Census: (26/220). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bi...
$264
1881 1C PR67 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (12/0). NGC Census: (8/0). CDN: $3,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$2,880
1881 1C PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/442). NGC Census: (4/236). Mintage 3,575. From The Indian Coll...
$300
1881 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (119/63). NGC Census: (74/49). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mi...
$607
1881 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. NGC Census: (43/7). PCGS Population: (49/12). CDN: $1,100 Whs...
$1,440
1881 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (100/122). PCGS Population: (216/181). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. ...
$432
1881 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (71/371). NGC Census: (24/212). PR63. Mintage 3,575. From The India...
$264
1881 1C PR67 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. This Superb Gem proof exhibits deep, brick-red color overall. Flashy mirroring surrou...
$2,520
1881 1C PR62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (4/238). PCGS Population (10/401). Mintage: 3,575. ...
$176
1881 1C PR65 Red and Brown Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (73/49). PCGS Population: (118/63). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR6...
$840
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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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