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The 1897 proof Indian Cent boasts a lower 90's mintage of just 1,938 coins originally struck. Very common with the brown color designation. Gradually more scarce in red-brown especially PR66 or finer. Red gems are rare and any cameo is rare as well. Attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces are the most coveted and are not very hard to locate.
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:
1654
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:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1897
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,938
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2378
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Coin Value History
1897 1c PR BN
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1897 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 |
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/138xxx/91d6d7df-cb4b-4987-aa83-e57f42cd6d6b.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43x8-0.20200711170111970.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,500 – $65,000
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/ha_com_1291_3973-0.20200718072427999.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $10,000 – $12,000
1859 1c PR
Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_3069-0.20200626062033810.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $400 – $28,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43ur-0.20200711165804274.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43vp-0.20200711165508859.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $2,200 – $24,000
1860 1c PR
Worth: $680 – $33,600
1861 1c PR
Worth: $750 – $30,000
1862 1c PR
Worth: $400 – $28,000
1863 1c PR
Worth: $400 – $14,400
1864 1c Copper Nickel PR
Worth: $400 – $14,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR BN [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_61849025-0.20200627042548350.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $100 – $5,500
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_iavlw-0.20200712174109954.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $160 – $9,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1883.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $220 – $25,000
1897 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 46 in 64, 80 finer (2/26). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,938...
$342
1897 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 29 in 65, 24 finer (12/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,938. ...
$500
1897 Indian Cent. Proof. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$240
1897 1C PR66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (17/2). Mintage 1,938. ...
$780
1897 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (20/74). PCGS Population: (18/120). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,9...
$252
1897 1C PR62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/134). NGC Census: (4/90). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,93...
$180
1897 1C Brown -- Cleaned, Corroded -- ANACS. Proof 60 Details. NGC Census: (0/87). PCGS Population: (0/117). PR60. Mintage ...
$84
1897 1C PR67 Brown PCGS Secure. ...
$2,280
1897 1C --Altered Color--ProofNCS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,938. (#2378)...
$109
1897 1C PR61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (1/63). PCGS Population (0/53). Mintage: 1,938. (#2378)...
$150
1897 1C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (29/47). Mintage 1,938. ...
$348
1897 Indian Cent. Proof-65 BN (PCGS).
$408
1897 Indian Cent. Proof Details--Altered Color (NGC).
$144
1897 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/6 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (17/2 and 0/1+). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$1,620
1897 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/113). NGC Census: (19/66). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,...
$216
1897 1C PR62 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (2/61). PCGS Population (0/49). Mintage: 1,938. (#2378)...
$126
1897 1C -- Altered Color -- NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/87). PCGS Population: (0/103). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for prob...
$79
1C 1897 PCGS PR67BN
$3,100
1897 1C PR61 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (1/63). PCGS Population (0/49). Mintage: 1,938. (#2378)...
$86
1897 Indian Cent. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
$312
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