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1909-S Indian 1c BN MS

1909-S Indian 1c PCGS/CAC MS65 BN
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian Cent. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
Source: Stack's Bowers

1909-S Indian Cent. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
Source: Stack's Bowers

1909-S Indian Cent. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
Source: Stack's Bowers

1909-S Indian Cent. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
Source: Stack's Bowers

1909-S Indian 1c NGC/CAC MS65 BN (OH)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian 1c PCGS MS65 BN
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian 1c NGC/CAC MS65 BN (OH)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian 1c PCGS MS65 BN
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian 1c PCGS/CAC MS65 BN
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian 1c NGC/CAC MS65 BN (OH)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian 1c PCGS MS65 BN
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian 1c PCGS/CAC MS65 BN
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian 1c NGC/CAC MS65 BN (OH)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian 1c PCGS MS65 BN
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S Indian 1c PCGS/CAC MS65 BN
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1909-S 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC....
Source: Heritage Auctions

1909-S 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC....
Source: Heritage Auctions

1909-S 1C MS65 Brown PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions

1909-S 1C MS65 Brown PCGS....
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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 1464)
The lowest original mintage as this Indian Cent had just 309,000 produced in 1909 San Francisco. Scarcity begins in the lowest of grades and continues through Mint State. Brown coins are scarce with increasing value by grade and color. Red gems are incredibly desirable and rare.
Obverse: 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: 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. The 'S' minmark is positioned at the bottom under the ribbon.
Catalog Detail
GSID: | 1464 |
Coin Date: | 1909-S |
Denomination: | 1c / Cent |
Designation: | MS |
Mint Mark: | S |
Mint Location: | San Francisco |
Mintage: | 309,000 |
Coinage Type: | Indian Head, Shield Reverse (Bronze) |
Coinage Years: | 1864-1909 |
Composition: | 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin |
Variety: | Indian |
Strike Type: | Business |
Diameter: | 19 mm |
Weight: | 3.11 gr |
Coin Shape: | Round |
Designer: | James B. Longacre |
Obverse Lettering: | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1909 |
Obverse Designer: | James B. Longacre |
Reverse Lettering: | ONE CENT, S |
Reverse Designer: | James B. Longacre |
PCGS #: | 2238 |
NGC ID: | 2298 |
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