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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:
1594
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 #:
2343
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Coin Value History
1885 1c PR RB
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1885 1c PR RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $11,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/138xxx/91d6d7df-cb4b-4987-aa83-e57f42cd6d6b.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $800 – $22,200
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j43x8-0.20200711170111970.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1885 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Housed in a Generation 3 fatty holder. NGC Census: 68 in 65 (1 in 65+), 65 finer (2/26). CD...
$2,074
1885 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 3,790. ...
$439
1885 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/24). Mintage 3,790. ...
$1,020
1885 1C PR68 Red and Brown PCGS (3.1)....
$9,000
1885 1C Proof PR63 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 3,790....
$234
1885 1C PR62 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 3,790. ...
$234
1885 1C PR67 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,040
1885 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. Proof Unc Details. NGC Census: (0/194). PCGS Population (0/363). Mintage: 3,...
$141
1885 1C Proof -- Questionable Color -- Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 91 suggests Questionable Color as the rea...
$258
1885 1C PR61 Red and Brown ANACS. PCGS Population (1/285). NGC Census: (0/160). Mintage: 3,790. (#2343)...
$138
1885 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CAC: 29 in 65, 24 finer (11/25). CDN:...
$854
1885 Indian Cent. Proof-64 RB (PCGS). OGH.
$408
1885 Indian Cent. Proof-66 RB (PCGS). OGH.
$1,080
1885 1C PR68 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Snow-PR1, Doubled Die Reverse....
$15,600
1885 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/350). Mintage 3,790. ...
$288
1885 1C PR62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (5/183). PCGS Population (7/342). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pro...
$182
1C 1885 PCGS PR67RB CAC
$2,468
1885 1C Red and Brown--Cleaned--ICG. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/169). PCGS Population (0/307). Mintage: 3,790. (#2343)...
$253
1885 Indian Cent. Proof. Genuine--Code 91, Questionable Color (PCGS).
$186
1885 Indian Cent. Proof-65 RB (NGC).
$552
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