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The 1897 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series making it the ideal type coin. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be partial or complete red coloring. The finest gems can be 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:
1410
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1897
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:
1897
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
50,464,392
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2196
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Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1897-united-states-indian-cent-brown-surfaces/gsid/1410 GSID: 1410 Title: 1897 1c MS BN
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Coin Value History
1897 1c MS BN
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1897 1c MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$575.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $460.00 | $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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Worth: $7 – $18,750
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1897 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC: 6 in 64, 8 finer (6/26). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 50,466,330. ...
$171
1897 Indian Cent. MS-63 BN (NGC).
$232
1897 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 10% Off-Center -- AU58 PCGS. ...
$281
1897 Indian Cent. MS-65 BN (NGC).
$168
1897 Indian Cent. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$72
1897 1C Misplaced Date -- Environmental Damage -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Mintage 50,466,330.Flynn Reference and...
$30
1897 1C Misplaced Date, MPD-003, XF45 ANACS. Mintage 50,466,330.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: MPD-003....
$31
1897 Indian Cent. Medallic Alignment. EF-40 BN (NGC).
$192
1897 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center -- MS62 Brown NGC....
$432
1897 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 5% Off Center -- AU55 PCGS. ...
$140
1897 1c PCGS Good-06 BN (1 in Neck)
$40
1897 1C VG8 ANACS . S-1, FS-011.5, FND-001 . NGC Census: (3/273). PCGS Population (4/218). Mintage: 50,466,328. Numismedi...
$37
1897 1C Mis-Placed Dated VF35 PCGS. FS-401. S-1. (FS-011.5). PCGS Population (6/204). NGC Census: (1/265). Mintage: 50,466,...
$135
1897 1C Indian Cents Broadstruck VF30 Brown NGC. ...
$82
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$70
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$126
1897 1C --Cleaned--MS60 Brown ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/157). PCGS Population (0/51). Mintage: 50,466,328. Numismedi...
$25
1897 1C Indian Cent Broadstruck Out of Col VF25 PCGS. ...
$126
1897 1C Indian Cent--Struck 5% Off Center--Fine 12 PCGS. From The Larry Rausch Collection of Errors....
$104
1897 Fine15 Brown ANACS, FS-011.5, S-1....
$39
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