Name: 1882 1c Broken 2, FS-301, S-2 MS RD
SKU: 285683

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The 1882 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must partial or total red coloring. The finest gems can be very rare. The issue comes with strong luster and a red-orange coloring.

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: 285683

Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1882

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: Broken 2

Variety 2: FS-301, S-2

Coin Date: 1882

Denomination: 1c

Designation: MS

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 38,578,000

Coinage Type: Indian Head Cent

Coinage Years: 1864-1909

Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin

PCGS #: 569257

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