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The 1884 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be some, if not complete, red coloring. The finest gems can be very rare.
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.
Book Reference
1884 Cent Production: For four years the Mint had pumped out record numbers of cents. Now it slowed production to about half the previous year’s emission.
Survivability: These coins were mostly placed in circulation, and stayed there for long periods. Most are lower-grade circulated pieces. Examples that escaped circulation or destruction are slightly scarce in comparison to the earlier four years. In fact, the percentage of Mint State survivors of any date of the 1880’s is very small compared to the number of coins minted.
Collecting Challenges: Search for attractive examples with sharp details. Avoid problems such as corrosion and heavy spots. Toning should be even and attractive.
Collecting Circulated Pieces: The optimal collecting grade for circulated coins is AU-50. Search out attractive, problem-free examples. Avoid cleaned coins at full price. Many collectors attempt to color-match their sets—striving to get all the coins in a chocolate brown color, for instance. A cleaned coin will usually not blend in well with original coins.
Collecting Mint State Pieces: The optimal collecting grade for Mint State coins is MS-65RB. Choose attractive coins with even coloration. These will usually come well struck, so the main problem is selecting the right eye appeal. Although a tougher date to find than those of 1880 to 1883, the survivors are nearly as plentiful as those dates. The rarity of these coins in high grades depends more on the chance survival of even as small a quantity as a few rolls.
Collecting Proof Issues: This is another high-mintage date. It is one of the easiest dates to locate in PF-63RB to PF-65RD. Full red gems are plentiful. Cameo examples may be a bit diffcult to find but not prohibitively so. Carbon spotting plagues many coins from this decade. The size and placement of spots is usually the determining factor between one that is attractive or unattractive. Copper is a highly reactive metal and care should always be taken to handle these coins very carefully. Prior to modern plastic encapsulation these coins could easily develop spots by careless collectors talking over their exposed collections.
VARIETIES:
There are only a few minor varieties known for this year: one misplaced date and two repunched dates.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1365
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1884
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:
1884
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
23,257,800
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2148
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Coin Value History
1884 1c MS BN
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1884 1c MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,100 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $900.00 | $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 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$4,630
1884 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 23,261,742. ...
$183
1884 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 23,261,742. ...
$144
1884 1C MS66 Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (17/0). PCGS Population: (2/0). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 23...
$1,020
1884 1C Obverse Rim Cud Good 4 ANACS. Mintage 23,261,742....
$34
1884 1c PCGS XF45
$42
1884 1C Misplaced Date, FS-401, Snow-1, MS62 Brown ANACS. MS62. Mintage 23,261,742....
$168
1884 1c PCGS AU53
$43
1884 1C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/143). NGC Census: (10/242). Mintage: 23,261,742. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$59
1884 1C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/161). NGC Census: (4/248). Mintage: 23,261,742. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$79
1884 1C Set of Two Indians Cents AU50 ANACS. This set includes: 1884 1C -- Burnished, Corroded --ANACS. AU50 Details,... (Total: 2 coins)
$18
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$54
1884 1C MS60 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/191). PCGS Population (0/90). Mintage: 23,261,742. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$51
1884 Fine15 Brown ANACS. ...
$21
1884 1C MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (56/17). PCGS Population: (45/2). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 23,26...
$276
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$154
1884 1C MS63 Brown ANACS. Mintage 23,261,742. ...
$84
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$2,115
1884 1C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/177). NGC Census: (12/504). Mintage: 23,261,742. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$32
1884 1C MS62 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (28/212). PCGS Population (12/131). Mintage: 23,261,742. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$81
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