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The 1888 is the ideal type coin with a large proof mintage of 4,582 pieces struck. Brown examples are common through the gem level with some scarcity in PR66 and PR67. Same goes for red-brown coins. Full Red color, and especially cameos, start to become rare at the PR65 mark. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are the most desirable and are not too tough to find.
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:
1610
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1888
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:
1888
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,582
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2352
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Coin Value History
1888 1c PR RB
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1888 1c PR RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$3,300 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $2,750 | $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 – $33,600
1861 1c PR
Worth: $750 – $30,000
1862 1c PR
Worth: $400 – $28,000
1863 1c PR
Worth: $400 – $14,400
1864 1c Copper Nickel PR
Worth: $400 – $14,000
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
1888 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 52 in 63, 180 finer (9/26). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mint...
$342
1888 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: 47 in 64, 47 finer (9/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 4,5...
$488
1888 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 57 in 65 (1 in 65+), 7 finer (9/26). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$671
1888 1C PR61 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 4,582. ...
$244
1888 1C PR62 Red and Brown ANACS. PCGS Population: (18/225). Mintage 4,582....
$204
1888 Indian Cent. Proof-66+ RB (NGC).
$1,920
1888 1C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. Proof Unc Details. NGC Census: (0/104). PCGS Population (0/200). Mintage: 4,...
$94
1888 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 52 in 63, 179 finer (7/26)...
$403
1888 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. M...
$439
1888 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 Fatty holder. NGC Census: 37 in 65, 11 finer (7/26). CDN: $550 Whs...
$641
1888 1C PR61 Red and Brown ANACS. PCGS Population (1/186). NGC Census: (0/91). Mintage: 4,582. (#2352)...
$138
1888 1C PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/217). NGC Census: (4/111). PR62. Mintage 4,582. ...
$204
1888 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,880
1888 1C --Recolored--PR60 Red and Brown ICG. NGC Census: (0/95). PCGS Population (0/189). Mintage: 4,582. (#2352)...
$139
1888 1C PR63 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 4,582. ...
$264
1888 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 Fatty holder. NGC Census: 47 in 64, 48 finer (7/26). CDN: $400 Whs...
$451
1888 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. NGC Census: (37/9). PCGS Population: (56/4). CDN: $5...
$564
1888 Indian Cent. Proof-62 RB (NGC).
$160
1888 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,800
1888 1C --Surface Residue--PR60 Red and Brown ANACS. PF60 Details. NGC Census: (0/91). PCGS Population (0/187). Mintage: 4,5...
$138
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