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The lowest original mintage as this Indian Cent had just 309,000 produced in 1909 San Francisco. Scarcity begins in the lowest of grades and continues through Mint State. Brown coins are scarce 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:
1464
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1909
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
Variety:
Indian
Coin Date:
1909-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
309,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2238
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Coin Value History
1909-S 1c Indian MS BN
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1909-S 1c Indian MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$3,300 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $2,750 | $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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1909-S 1C Indian VF20 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 309,000....
$415
1909-S 1C Indian XF45 PCGS. CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 309,000. ...
$586
1909-S 1C Indian AU55 PCGS. CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 309,000. ...
$1,129
1909-S 1C Indian -- Rim Damaged -- ANACS . Fine Details. Net VG8. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 309,000....
$293
1909-S 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 309,000. ...
$1,403
1909-S 1C XF40 Brown NGC. CDN: $490 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 309,000. ...
$500
1909-S 1C Indian VG8 CACG. Mintage 309,000....
$348
1909-S 1C Indian AU50 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 309,000....
$720
1909-S 1C Indian -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 309,000....
$336
1909-S 1C Indian Fine 15 PCGS. Mintage 309,000....
$360
1909-S 1C -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF25 Details. Mintage 309,000....
$288
1909-S 1C Indian VG10 PCGS. Mintage 309,000....
$324
1909-S 1C AU58 Brown NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (42/96). Mintage 309,000....
$1,140
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$420
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$1,680
1909-S 1C Indian MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (92/278). Mintage 309,000....
$1,260
1909-S 1C Indian AU53 PCGS. Mintage 309,000....
$690
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$2,400
1909-S 1C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (38/282). PCGS Population: (2/340). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3...
$960
1909-S 1C -- Flattened -- ANACS. Good 4 Details. Mintage 309,000....
$168
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