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Only beaten by the 1877 and 1909-S in low mintage numbers as this Indian Cent had just over 1.1 million produced in 1908 San Francisco. Scarcity begins in the AU range and continues through Mint State. Brown coins are accessible with increasing value by grade and color. Red gems are incredibly desirable and 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. The 'S' minmark is positioned at the bottom under the ribbon.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1462
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1908
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT, S
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1908-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,115,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2233
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Coin Value History
1908-S 1c MS RB
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1908-S 1c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,400 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,000 | $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 |
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![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Indian-Cent.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1863-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j4gae-0.20200712022457246.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20250811/m7z2wm7kefb0wx6umy1d.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200826/ha_com_131705_30309-0.20200826140250544.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1908-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,115,000....
$915
1908-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,115,000....
$630
1908-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$1,440
1908-S 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/1037). Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$468
1908-S 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/0). Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$2,040
1908-S 1C MS61 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/926). NGC Census: (5/501). Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$288
1908-S 1C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/853). NGC Census: (0/503). Mintage: 1,115,000. ...
$84
1908-S 1C -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. PCGS Population (0/824). NGC Census: (0/500). Mintage: 1...
$89
1908-S 1C -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. NGC Census: (0/491). PCGS Population (0/789). Mintage: 1,115,000....
$69
1908-S 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/461). PCGS Population (1/735). Mintage: 1,115,...
$188
1908-S 1C -- Damage -- Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 98 suggests Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the rea...
$80
1908-S 1C --Cleaned--ICG. VG10 Details. NGC Census: (0/416). PCGS Population (0/637). Mintage: 1,115,000. (#2233)...
$54
1908-S 1C VF20 ICG. NGC Census: (0/414). PCGS Population (1/630). Mintage: 1,115,000. (#2233)...
$83
1908-S 1C --Whizzed--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/415). PCGS Population (0/628). Mintage: 1,115,000. (#2233)...
$218
1908-S 1C --Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (0/411). PCGS Population (0/621). Mintage: 1,115,000. (#2233)...
$161
1908-S 1C VF35 ICG. NGC Census: (0/411). PCGS Population (0/622). Mintage: 1,115,000. (#2233)...
$69
1908-S 1C VG8 ICG. NGC Census: (0/411). PCGS Population (0/624). Mintage: 1,115,000. (#2233)...
$54
1908-S 1C --Corroded--ICG. VF25 Details. NGC Census: (0/406). PCGS Population (0/608). Mintage: 1,115,000. (#2233)...
$48
1908-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $760 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,115,000. ...
$900
1908-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (290/716). NGC Census: (103/443). CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$870
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