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The 1877 Indian Cent is a famous key date known and appreciated throughout the Numismatic community. All 1877's come from one single reverse die and a mintage of just 852,500 (second lowest) which is very low for the series. It is scarce and collectible in all grades even the poorest of them. High-end VF's through low-end AU's are very scarce. Nice AU's into Mint State are rare and the finest gems, especially red ones, are extremely 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1345
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1877
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:
1877
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
852,500
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2128
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Coin Value History
1877 1c MS RB
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1877 1c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$37,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $29,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $5 – $25,000
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Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
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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/ProductImages/DLRC/981xxx/b7d2ef71-9a5a-4a36-8889-23a25d97c412.jpg?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
1877 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. Snow-1, ...
$7,320
1877 1C MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$29,280
1877 Indian Cent. Snow-PR1. Proof-66 RB (NGC).
$20,400
1877 Indian Cent. MS-64 RB (CACG). Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
$12,000
1877 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS....
$7,200
1877 Indian Cent. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$960
1877 1C -- Cleaned -- PCGS Genuine. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/194). PCGS Population: (0/412). Mintage 852,500....
$646
1877 Indian Cent. VG-10 (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$494
$3,335
$5,060
1877 1C AU50 PCGS. ...
$2,530
1877 1C, RB
$1,050
1877 1C, RB
$390
1877 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. Snow-2....
$6,900
1877 Indian Cent. MS-65 RB (PCGS).
$16,800
1877 1c PCGS/CAC MS66 RB (Eagle Eye Photo Seal)
$31,000
1877 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Snow-1....
$11,100
1877 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. An old-time Red and Brown example, showing original copper-orange luster in the fields ben...
$7,200
1877 Indian Cent. VG Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$258
1877 1C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/337). NGC Census: (0/368). Mintage: 852,500. (#2128)...
$949
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