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The obverse dies were changed in 1886 making 2 separate varieties that are differentiated by the placement of 'America.' These two varieties are worth about the same; but, it is popular knowledge that Variety 2 is slightly more scarce. All the color designations increase gradually from brown to red with all gems being very scarce.
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:
1371
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1886
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
Variety:
Type 1
Coin Date:
1886
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,650,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2154
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Coin Value History
1886 1c Type 1 MS BN
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1886 1c Type 1 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,800 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1886 1C Type One, Feather to '1C', XF45 ANACS. Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$114
1886 1C Type One -- Artificial Color -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 17,654,290....
$264
1886 1C Type One Feather To 'IC' -- Scratched, Damaged -- ANACS Details. AU55. Mintage 17,654,290....
$109
1886 1C Type One AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/437). Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$159
1886 1C Type One AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/478). Mintage 17,654,290....
$134
1886 1C Type One MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/238). Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$204
1886 1C Type One AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (75/291). Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$222
1886 1C Type One MS64 Brown PCGS. Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$312
1886 1C Type One XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/619). Mintage 17,654,290. ...
$93
1886 1C Type One VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (13/584). PCGS Population: (8/744). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1...
$55
1886 1C Type One VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/706). NGC Census: (6/563). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage ...
$63
1886 1C Type One MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/3). NGC Census: (44/10). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min...
$516
Mint Error: 1886 1c NGC MS63 BN (Type 1 Broken Collar 12:30-4:00)
$276
1886 1C Type One MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (19/259). PCGS Population: (2/259). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mi...
$169
1886 1c PCGS XF Details (Cleaned Type 1)
$33
1886 1c PCGS F Details (Type 1 Environmental Damage)
$20
1886 1C Type One MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,645
1886 1C Type One VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/295). NGC Census: (6/294). Mintage: 17,654,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$54
1886 1C Type One VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/284). NGC Census: (1/340). Mintage: 17,654,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$42
1886 Type One MS67 Brown NGC. ...
$1,188
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Worth: $6 – $72,000
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Worth: $6 – $18,750
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Worth: $14 – $20,000
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Worth: $1 – $1,688
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Worth: $44 – $2,000
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Worth: $110 – $120,000
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Worth: $10 – $625
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Worth: $160 – $11,500
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Worth: $300 – $18,000
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