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The mintage drops to 1,862 for the 1896 proof Indian Cent putting it back under the two thousand mark for the first time in almost 20 years. Very common with the brown color designation. Gradually more scarce in red-brown especially PR66 or finer. Red gems are rare and any cameo is rare as well. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are highly sought after and are not too difficult to find.
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:
1649
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1896
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1896
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,862
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2375
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Coin Value History
1896 1c PR BN
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1896 1c PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$2,550 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $2,100 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]
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Worth: $2,500 – $65,000
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]
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Worth: $10,000 – $12,000
1859 1c PR
Worth: $800 – $22,200
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Worth: $325 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]
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Worth: $1,200 – $42,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]
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Worth: $2,000 – $24,000
1860 1c PR
Worth: $480 – $26,400
1861 1c PR
Worth: $600 – $18,000
1862 1c PR
Worth: $400 – $22,200
1863 1c PR
Worth: $400 – $14,400
1864 1c Copper Nickel PR
Worth: $400 – $12,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR BN [Type]
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Worth: $100 – $5,500
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]
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Worth: $160 – $9,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]
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Worth: $220 – $25,000
1896 1C PR63 Brown NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. NGC Census: 24 in 63, 73 finer (4/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid ...
$342
1896 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 58 in 64, 43 finer (4/26). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,862...
$366
1896 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (36/7). Mintage 1,862. ...
$420
1896 Indian Cent. Proof-66 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$1,920
1896 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/71). PCGS Population (0/62). Mintage: 1,862....
$129
1896 1C Proof PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .91 suggests questionable color as the reason, or perhaps one of ...
$230
1896 1C PR61 Brown ANACS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/56). PCGS Population (0/49). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$132
1896 1C PR62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (1/51). PCGS Population (0/47). Mintage: 1,862. (#2375)...
$208
1896 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (23/65). PCGS Population: (15/94). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,86...
$216
1896 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: 57 in 64, 43 finer. CAC: 10 in ...
$641
1896 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (35/7). Mintage 1,862. ...
$408
1896 1C PR66 Brown PCGS Secure. ...
$3,840
1896 1C Brown--Recolored--ANACS. PF60 Details. NGC Census: (0/59). PCGS Population (0/51). Mintage: 1,862. (#2375)...
$84
1896 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/94). NGC Census: (22/62). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,8...
$312
1896 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/41 and 0/3+). Mintage 1,862....
$516
1896 Indian Cent. Proof-65 BN (PCGS).
$720
1C 1896 PCGS PR66+ BN CAC
$1,155
1896 1C Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/52). PCGS Population (0/48). Mintage: 1,862. (#2375)...
$69
1896 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (20/57). PCGS Population: (13/89). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,86...
$372
1896 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/39 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (28/42 and 0/1+). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$840
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