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The 1899 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make the ultimate type coin. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be partial or complete red coloring. 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:
1420
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1899
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:
1899
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
53,598,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2203
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Coin Value History
1899 1c MS RB
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1899 1c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$2,800 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $2,300 | $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 |
1899 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$104
1899 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 53,600,031....
$232
1899 1C MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 53,600,031....
$159
1899 1C MS67 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/0). Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$1,500
1C 1899 PCGS MS66 RB CAC
$962
1899 1C MS61 Red and Brown ANACS; 1901 MS62 Red and Brown ANACS;1904 MS62 Red and Brown ANACS; 1907 MS61 Red and Brown ANACS ... (Total: 5 )
$190
1899 1C Red and Brown--Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/493). PCGS Population (0/674). Mintage: 53,600,032. Numis...
$29
1899 1C XF45 ANACS. Breen-2035. NGC Census: (0/489). PCGS Population (0/665). Mintage: 53,600,032. (#2203)...
$25
1899 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$39
1899 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (139/699). PCGS Population: (292/1075). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. ...
$99
1899 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$276
1899 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$139
1899 1C MS67 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/0). Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$1,744
1899 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (12/0). NGC Census: (35/1). Mintage 53,600,032. ...
$660
1899 1C MS61 Red and Brown--Repunched Date--ANACS, S-6....
$37
1899 1C, RB
$26
1899 1C MS62 Red and Brown--Repunched Date--ANACS. Snow-1....
$35
1899 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (292/1072). NGC Census: (137/698). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63....
$69
1899 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$384
1899 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 53,600,031....
$240
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $6 – $18,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
Worth: $7 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $14 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $14 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $110 – $120,000
1864 1c Bronze MS BN
Worth: $10 – $625
1864 1c Bronze MS RB
Worth: $160 – $11,500
1864 1c Bronze MS RD
Worth: $300 – $18,000
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