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At a mintage of 3,790, the 1885 proof Indian Cent makes for a fantastic type coin. Brown pieces are common along with red-brown. The finest gems are scarce. Full red gems are scarce also with the finest ones being very rare. Any grade with a cameo is, at a minimum, 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 very tough to locate.
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:
1593
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1885
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:
1885
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,790
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2342
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Coin Value History
1885 1c PR BN
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1885 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 |
1885 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 91 in 65 (2 in 65+), 147 finer. CAC: 29 in 65, 46 finer (11/25). CDN: $400 W...
$976
1885 1C PR63 Brown ANACS. Mintage 3,790. ...
$360
1885 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS Population: (96/38). NGC Census: (75/22). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$810
1885 1C Perfection 2 PR67+ Brown PCGS. CAC. Ex: The Perfection 2 Collection. This Plus-graded Superb Gem proof exhibits vib...
$4,620
1885 1C PR64+ Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/209 and 1/14+). NGC Census: (70/193 and 0/3+). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$576
1885 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. Proof. PCGS Population: (0/294). NGC Census: (0/248). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid f...
$150
1885 1C PR68 Brown NGC. ...
$4,994
1885 1C --Proof, Questionable Color-- Genuine PCGS. Unc Details. Mintage: 3,790. (#2342)...
$230
1885 1C PR62 Brown ICG. NGC Census: (3/188). PCGS Population (1/154). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$218
1885 1C PR61 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/174). PCGS Population (1/133). Mintage: 3,790. (#2342)...
$104
1885 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Impaired Proof. ...
$109
1885 1C PR65 Brown NGC. Mintage 3,790. ...
$456
1885 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/303). Mintage 3,790. ...
$264
1885 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (29/14). Mintage 3,790. ...
$2,040
1885 1C PR67 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/1 and 5/0+). NGC Census: (17/2 and 1/0+). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$1,740
1885 1C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (67/190). PCGS Population: (79/213). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,...
$384
1885 1C Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. NGC Census: (0/436). PCGS Population (0/165). Mintage: 3,790. (#2342.11)...
$74
1885 1C PR68 Brown NGC. ...
$3,105
1885 1C PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .91 suggests Questionable Color as the reason, or perhaps one of the reason...
$184
1885 1C PR62 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (3/180). PCGS Population (1/144). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$172
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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