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1870 1c Shallow N, FS-901 MS RB

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1870 1c Shallow N, FS-901 MS RB
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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: 285625
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1870
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
Variety: Shallow N
Variety 2: FS-901
Coin Date: 1870
Denomination: 1c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 5,275,000
Coinage Type: Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years: 1864-1909
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #: 408018
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1870 1c Shallow N, FS-901 MS RB
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GSID:285625 PCGS:408018 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1870 1c Shallow N, FS-901 MS RB
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $5,500 $1,234
MS66 - $4,100 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234

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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. CAC: 64 in 64, 51 finer (8/26). CDN: $1,500 ...
1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. CAC: 64 in 64, 51 finer (8/26). CDN: $1,500 ... CAC approved
$1,769
Sold 10/9/2026
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$671
Sold 9/29/2026
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$946
Sold 6/22/2026
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal, Eagle Eye Card Included. Housed in a Generation 3...
$2,040
Sold 7/22/2025
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 4 in 64, 5 finer. CAC: 3 in 64, 3 finer (6/26). ...
1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 4 in 64, 5 finer. CAC: 3 in 64, 3 finer (6/26). ... CAC approved
$1,769
Sold 8/17/2026
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS65. Mint...
1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS65. Mint...
$1,980
Sold 9/17/2023
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Housed in a former generation holder. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population...
$870
Sold 7/14/2019
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,800
Sold 7/12/2019
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS64+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,116
Sold 6/7/2015
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS65+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,350
Sold 1/11/2016
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$999
Sold 6/7/2015
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$1,028
Sold 4/26/2015
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1870 1C Shallow N, FS-901, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$2,820
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