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At a mintage of 3,790, the 1885 proof Indian Cent makes for a fantastic type coin. Brown pieces are common along with red-brown. The finest gems are scarce. Full red gems are scarce also with the finest ones being very rare. Any grade with a cameo is, at a minimum, scarce with high Mint State grades being rare. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most desirable and are not very tough 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:
1593
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1885
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:
1885
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,790
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2342
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Coin Value History
1885 1c PR BN
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1885 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 |
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Worth: $800 – $22,200
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]
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Worth: $10,000 – $12,000
1859 1c PR
Worth: $800 – $22,200
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Worth: $400 – $28,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR CAM [Type]
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Worth: $1,300 – $42,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 PR DCAM [Type]
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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]
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Worth: $100 – $5,500
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RB [Type]
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Worth: $160 – $9,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 PR RD [Type]
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Worth: $220 – $25,000
1885 1C PR67 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 67 (5 in 67+), 1 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. M...
$2,928
1885 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 107 in 66 (8 in 66+), 45 finer (6/26). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. M...
$856
1885 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 91 in 65 (2 in 65+), 152 finer. CAC: 29 in 65, 48 finer (5/26). CDN: $550 Wh...
$732
1885 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 64, 242 finer (4/26). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,79...
$488
1885 1C PR63 Brown ANACS. Mintage 3,790. ...
$360
1885 Indian Cent. Proof. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$312
1885 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. Proof. PCGS Population: (0/294). NGC Census: (0/248). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid f...
$150
1885 1C PR68 Brown NGC. ...
$4,994
1885 1C PR62 Brown ICG. NGC Census: (3/188). PCGS Population (1/154). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$218
1885 1C PR61 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/174). PCGS Population (1/133). Mintage: 3,790. (#2342)...
$104
1885 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Impaired Proof. ...
$109
1885 Indian Cent. Snow-PR2. Proof-67 BN (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
$2,160
1885 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS Population: (96/38). NGC Census: (75/22). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$810
1885 1C PR65 Brown NGC. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 3,790. ...
$451
1885 Indian Cent. Proof-64 BN (NGC).
$312
1885 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/303). Mintage 3,790. ...
$264
1885 Indian Cent. Proof. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$228
1885 1C Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. NGC Census: (0/436). PCGS Population (0/165). Mintage: 3,790. (#2342.11)...
$74
1885 1C PR68 Brown NGC. ...
$3,105
1885 1C PR62 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (3/180). PCGS Population (1/144). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$172
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