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At just over 10 million, the 1861 boasts the smallest mintage among the Copper-Nickel Indian Cents making it the most rare in circulated grades. Gems are scarce and the finest ones are extremely rare. The 1861 normally comes with a strong strike and most notably the date displays fantastic luster.
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:
1292
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1861
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
4.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,100,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1860-1864
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
2061
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Coin Value History
1861 1c MS
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1861 1c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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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1861 1C MS67 NGC. ...
$7,930
1861 Indian Cent. AU-58 (PCGS).
$171
1861 1C MS63 PCGS. CDN: $390 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 10,100,000. ...
$439
1861 1C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 10,100,000. ...
$671
1861 1C MS62 NGC. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 10,100,000. ...
$305
1861 1C MS68 PCGS. ...
$73,200
1861 Indian Cent. MS-66 (PCGS).
$2,500
1861 1C MS65 NGC. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 10,100,000. ...
$1,129
1861 1C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 67 in 53, 1829 finer (3/26). CDN: $122 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 10,100,00...
$154
1861 Indian Cent. AU-50 (PCGS).
$140
1861 1C AU55 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 10,100,000. ...
$144
1861 1C XF45 PCGS. Mintage 10,100,000. ...
$94
1861 Indian Cent. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$168
1861 Indian Cent. MS-61 (PCGS).
$216
1861 1C Repunched Date MS60 ANACS. FS-006.45. Mintage 10,100,000....
$312
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$81
1861 1c PCGS VG-08
$38
1861 1C VF30 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: (40/1159). PCGS Population: (17/1888). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid ...
$51
1861 1c NGC VF25
$45
1861 1c NGC VF20
$43
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