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The 1871 comes from a relatively lower mintage of 960. Scarce only as a high-end gem with brown color. Otherwise, it is quite common. The same applies to those coins with red-brown surfaces with scarcity starting at PR65. Full red examples are even scarcer. Only rare if there are cameo surfaces. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are very desirable and are not too tough to locate.
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:
1525
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1871
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:
1871
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
960
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2302
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Coin Value History
1871 1c PR RD
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1871 1c PR RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$9,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/138xxx/91d6d7df-cb4b-4987-aa83-e57f42cd6d6b.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43x8-0.20200711170111970.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,500 – $65,000
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/ha_com_1291_3973-0.20200718072427999.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $10,000 – $12,000
1859 1c PR
Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_3069-0.20200626062033810.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $325 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43ur-0.20200711165804274.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,200 – $42,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43vp-0.20200711165508859.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_61849025-0.20200627042548350.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $100 – $5,500
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_iavlw-0.20200712174109954.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $160 – $9,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1883.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $220 – $25,000
1871 Indian Cent. Proof-63 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$854
1871 1C PR65 Red NGC. Shallow N in ONE. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. NGC Census: 15 in 65, 4 finer (5/26). CDN: $...
$2,257
Fr. 2302. 1934A $5 Hawaii Emergency Note. PCGS Banknote About Uncirculated 53.
$384
Fr. 2302. 1934A $5 Hawaii Emergency Note. PCGS Banknote Choice About Uncirculated 58 PPQ.
$552
1871 1C PR66 Red PCGS. CAC....
$8,400
1871 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/45 and 0/2+). Mintage 960. ...
$1,140
1871 1C PR62 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (0/23). PCGS Population (0/70). Mintage: 960. (#2302)...
$345
1871 Indian Cent. Proof-63 RD (PCGS).
$840
1871 1C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/7). Mintage 960. ...
$2,160
1871 1C PR66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,200
1871 1c PCGS Proof 64 RD
$1,250
1871 1C PR63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (6/68). NGC Census: (0/46). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$489
1871 Indian Cent. Proof-65 RD (NGC).
$2,280
1871 1C PR66+ Red PCGS. Type One Reverse, shallow N in ONE. From a mintage of 960 pieces, the 1871 proof Indian cent is "Sc...
$5,280
1871 1C PR64+ Red NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (8/17 and 1/0+). PCGS Population: (36/39 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$1,620
1871 1C PR 63 Red PCGS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $380.00....
$460
1871 1C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/7). NGC Census: (14/4). CDN: $2,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. ...
$2,040
1871 Indian Cent. Proof-66 RD (PCGS).
$7,200
1871 Indian Cent. Proof-64+ RD (NGC).
$1,800
1871 1C PR63 Red PCGS....
$420
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