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1893 1c MS RB

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The 1893 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make the ideal type coin. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. Uncirculated coins must have partial or total red coloring to be scarce and valuable. The finest gems can be 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.

Catalog Information

GSID: 1396
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1893
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: 1893
Denomination: 1c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 46,640,000
Coinage Type: Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years: 1864-1909
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #: 2185
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1893 1c MS RB
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GSID:1396 PCGS:2185 Shop related

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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $1,900 $1,234
MS66 - $1,500 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234

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1893 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$288
Sold 12/23/2025
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1893 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (6/0). CAC Population: (1/0). Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$1,560
Sold 11/14/2025
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1893 1C MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 46,642,195....
$198
Sold 10/7/2025
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1893 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Eagle eye seal and photo card included. PCGS Population: (45/5). NGC Census: (107/5)....
$420
Sold 1/29/2024
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1893 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (12/478). NGC Census: (13/367). Mintage: 46,642,196. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$46
Sold 5/10/2016
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1893 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$204
Sold 7/22/2025
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1893 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population: (4/0). Mintage 46,642,196. ...
$1,080
Sold 3/16/2019
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1893 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$139
Sold 2/4/2025
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1893 1C Indian Cent -- Partial Collar -- MS65 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$312
Sold 7/15/2021
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1893 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (9/331). PCGS Population (11/374). Mintage: 46,642,196. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$66
Sold 4/23/2013
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1893 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$264
Sold 7/15/2025
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1893 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population: (4/0). Mintage 46,642,196. ...
$504
Sold 6/17/2018
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1893 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$144
Sold 10/8/2024
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1893 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (96/4). PCGS Population: (38/5). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintag...
$372
Sold 11/24/2020
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1893 1C MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (16/640). PCGS Population (10/364). Mintage: 46,642,196. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$50
Sold 9/11/2012
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1893 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$204
Sold 9/17/2024
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1893 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,440
Sold 4/27/2018
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1893 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$109
Sold 8/20/2024
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1893 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (38/5). NGC Census: (93/3). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NG...
$450
Sold 12/31/2019
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1893 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (12/616). PCGS Population (10/337). Mintage: 46,642,196. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$94
Sold 12/20/2011
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