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At a mintage of 2,740, the 1890 proof Indian Cent makes for a great type coin. Brown pieces are common along with red-brown; only the finest gems are scarce. Full red gems are scarce as well, with the finest ones being very rare. Any grade with a cameo is, at a minimum, scarce with high Mint State grades being rare. Look for beautifully toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most desirable and are not too tough 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:
1619
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1890
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:
1890
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,740
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2357
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Coin Value History
1890 1c PR BN
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1890 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
1890 1C PR62 Brown ANACS. Mintage 2,740. ...
$232
1890 1C PR64 Brown NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: 37 in 64 (1 in 64+), 20 finer (2/26). CDN: $280 ...
$329
1890 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (12/4). PCGS Population: (16/4). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 2,740....
$492
1890 1C PR66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (4/0). PCGS Population: (4/0). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 2,740. ...
$780
1890 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/50 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (16/48 and 0/1+). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$276
1890 1C PR61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/59). PCGS Population (1/37). Mintage: 2,740. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$164
1890 1C --Cleaned--ANACS. Proof Net PF55. NGC Census: (0/50). PCGS Population (0/28). Mintage: 2,740. (#2357)...
$104
1890 1C --Altered Color--PR60 NGC Details. PR. NGC Census: (0/135). PCGS Population (0/209). Mintage: 2,740. (#2357)...
$150
1890 1C--Corroded--ANACS, Net PR55,... (2 Coins)
$121
1890 1C, BN
$60
1890 1C PR62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/80). Mintage 2,740. ...
$240
1890 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/23 and 0/0+). Mintage 2,740. ...
$528
1890 Indian Cent. Proof-65 BN (NGC).
$360
1890 1c PCGS Proof 63 BN
$230
1890 1C PR 61 Brown ANACS. ...
$92
1890 1C PR 55--Cleaned--ANACS....
$126
1890 1C Brown--Cleaned--ICG. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/49). PCGS Population (0/26). Mintage: 2,740. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$104
1890 1C PR62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/56). PCGS Population: (5/46). Mintage 2,740. ...
$176
1890 Indian Cent. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
$360
1C 1890 PCGS PR65BN
$558
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