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First year of issue for the Proof Indian Cent Series, which comes from a mintage of 800 pieces struck with about half surviving. Very scarce in all grades up to the finest of gems which are quite rare. Cameo pieces are extremely rare in any grade you can find one in.
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 features the denomination ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath with a ribbon at the very bottom center.
Catalog Information
GSID:
73858
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1859
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
Variety:
1859
Variety 2:
Reverse of 1858
Coin Date:
Indian Head Cent
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
800
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2246
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Coin Value History
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]
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Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $22,000 | $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 |
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]
![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 – $26,400
1861 1c PR
Worth: $650 – $19,200
1862 1c PR
Worth: $400 – $28,000
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]
![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
1864 1c Bronze PR BN
Worth: $325 – $8,100
1859 Indian Cent. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$1,708
1859 Indian Cent. Proof-64 (PCGS). OGH.
$3,660
1859 1C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 62, 171 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 800. ...
$1,342
1859 1C PR66 PCGS. Snow-PR2....
$6,600
1859 1C PR65 PCGS. Snow-PR2....
$3,240
1859 1C PR61 PCGS. ...
$881
1859 Indian Cent. Proof-67 (PCGS). OGH--Second Generation.
$17,192
1859 Cent--Cleaned--ANACS, Net PR55, well struck with rich ...
$460
1859 1C--Cleaned--ANACS. Proof, Net PR60. Well struck ...
$431
1859 Indian Cent. Proof-63 (NGC).
$1,320
1859 1C PR64 PCGS. Gold CAC....
$7,800
1859 1C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/262). NGC Census: (4/158). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 800. ...
$1,320
1859 1C PR66 NGC. ...
$4,560
1859 1C PR65 PCGS. Snow-PR2....
$3,360
1859 1C PR67 NGC. ...
$19,550
1859 1C PR60 ANACS. Light tan-gray in color, but the ...
$1,092
1859 1C PR63 ANACS. Mintage 800. ...
$1,350
1859 Indian Cent. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$1,920
1859 1C PR62 NGC. ...
$978
1859 1C PR66 PCGS. ...
$6,300
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