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The 1901 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make a great type coin because of its high mintage, accessibility and affordability. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be some, if not complete, red coloring and in gem condition.
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.
Book Reference
1901 Cent Production: In 1901 the Mint again set a production record, breaking the previous year’s record. This is technically the first issue of the 20th century, but collectors prefer to group the 20th-century issues as all the coins dated “19—.” The third Philadelphia Mint opened for production this year. The building had a classical Roman temple façade. Massive Ionic columns led to a lobby with vaulted ceilings that were bejeweled with seven Tiffany glass mosaics. Today the building houses Philadelphia Community College. This improved facility allowed for a much higher production of cents.
Survivability: Very few coins were saved at the time of issue. A popular souvenir item that sold at events such as the 1901 Pan American Exposition (in Buffalo, New York) were newly issued cents encased in aluminum advertising cards. These came in a variety of styles and sayings, such as “Keep me for good luck.” These encased coins are collected quite actively today, and the encasements are worth much more with the original coins intact. Many times, though, the temptation to remove high-grade examples of Indian Head cents from these holders is too much for their owners. A coin, when removed from such a holder, is usually found to be slightly damaged from the encasing process. Part of an advertising design may be impressed into the rim of the coin, or it may be slightly bent.
Collecting Challenges: Search for problem-free examples. These are found with average to full strikes. Avoid coins damaged from being inserted in aluminum encasements.
Collecting Circulated Pieces: The optimal collecting grade for circulated coins is AU-50 to MS-63RB. These, like other issues of the 1900’s, are widely available.
Collecting Mint State Pieces: Available in most grades, the optimal collecting grade for the 1901 cent is MS-65RD. However, finding a problem free MS-65RD example may require some patience.
Collecting Proof Issues: These are available with some searching. Full red gems are scarce, as with all Proofs of this era. Cameos are available, but are very tough to find.
Many early-die-state examples from this date onward until 1907 show fine diepolishing lines across the whole face of the die, including the portrait. When the coin is turned in the light it will appear as if the coin has been wiped with an abrasive rag. As the coin is turned further the lines disappear and the coin shows very deep mirror fields. These are actually lines on the die that are transferred to the coin, and are desirable as the earliest die state of the dies. Most cameos will show these lines.
VARIETIES:
There are 20 varieties listed. Most are minor repunched dates.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1425
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1901
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:
1901
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
79,609,158
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2208
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Coin Value History
1901 1c MS BN
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1901 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$2,100 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,700 | $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 |
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$94
1901 1C MS63 Brown NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 79,611,143....
$84
1901 1C Indian Cent -- Struck Off Center -- Good 4 NGC....
$144
1901 1C MS65 Brown NGC. Mintage 79,611,143. ...
$252
1901 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- AU50 Brown NGC....
$372
1901 1C Misplaced Date, MPD-001, MS61 Brown ANACS. Plate. Mintage 79,611,143.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: M...
$51
1901 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center @11:00, Damaged -- ANACS. VF20 Details....
$99
1901 1C Indian Cent -- Broadstruck -- VF25 NGC....
$61
1901 1C Indian Cent -- Struck Off Center -- XF45 ANACS. Mintage 79,611,143....
$192
1901 1c NGC MS62 BN
$70
1901 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 25% Off Center -- AU55 NGC. ...
$336
1901 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- AU58 NGC. ...
$228
1901 1c PCGS UNC Details (Questionable Color)
$45
1901 1c PCGS AU53
$42
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$51
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$588
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$20
1901 1C --Double Struck in Collar--Fine 15 PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Mintage: 79,611,144....
$184
1901 1C Indian Cent--Off Center--VF30 ANACS....
$109
1901 1C Indian Cent--Off Center--XF40 ANACS....
$126
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