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A semi-key date in the Indian Cent Series with similar value and mintage to the better dates of the early 1870's. Very few have been saved of the 1869's which explains the scarcity. Scarce in Mint State as the value gradually increases with more red color. High-end red gems 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:
1314
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1869
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:
1869
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,420,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2094
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Coin Value History
1869 1c MS BN
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1869 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,100 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,500 | $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 |
| 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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1869 1C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: 97 in 10, 1621 finer (7/26). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 6,420,000...
$119
1869 1C VG8 ANACS. Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$85
1869 1C Good 4 ANACS. Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$64
1869 1C VF30 PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$268
1869 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC: 15 in 63, 45 finer (5/26). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 6,420,000....
$1,342
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$220
1869 1C AU58 PCGS. CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$561
1869 1C VF20 ANACS. Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$201
1869 1C AU50 CACG. Mintage 6,420,000....
$561
1869 Indian Cent. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
$480
1869 1C XF45 PCGS. CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$561
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$1,159
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$528
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$324
1869 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/233). Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$840
1869 Indian Cent. AU-53 (PCGS).
$456
1869 Indian Cent. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$216
1869 1C VF35 PCGS. Mintage 6,420,000....
$288
1869 1C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/1255). Mintage 6,420,000. ...
$252
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$1,200
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