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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:
1421
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 #:
2204
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Coin Value History
1899 1c MS RD
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1899 1c MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$144,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $101,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 MS67+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$26,230
1899 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$630
1899 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (333/428). NGC Census: (147/241). CD...
$360
1899 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$1,140
1899 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/737). NGC Census: (8/371). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 53,6...
$186
1899 1C MS68 Red PCGS. ...
$108,000
1899 1C Set of two Indians cents--Recolored--ANACS MS60 Details. This lot includes: 1899 1C -- Recolored -- ANACS. MS60 De... (Total: 2 coins)
$104
1899 1C MS62 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (1/357). PCGS Population (1/634). Mintage: 53,600,032. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$104
1899 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC....
$9,600
1899 1C MS65 Red NGC. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$552
1899 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$324
1899 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$1,811
1899 1C MS63 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS Population: (35/719). NGC Census: (9/359). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$210
1899 1C MS68 Red NGC. ...
$8,625
1899 1C MS62 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (1/601). NGC Census: (0/339). Mintage: 53,600,032. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$67
1899 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$21,600
1899 1C Repunched Date, Snow-1, FS-301, MS65 Red PCGS....
$630
1899 1C MS64 Red NGC. Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$408
1899 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (49/10). Mintage 53,600,031. ...
$2,880
1899 1C MS63+ Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (32/626 and 1/33+). NGC Census: (9/355 and 0/1+). Mintage: 53,600,032. Numisme...
$176
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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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