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The 1889 Indian Cent has a high mintage of over 48.8 million making it very common. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be partial, if not complete, red coloring. The finest gems can be very rare.
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:
1383
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1889
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
Coin Date:
1889
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
48,866,025
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2172
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Coin Value History
1889 1c MS BN
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1889 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,200 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $950.00 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $7 – $72,000
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Worth: $7 – $18,750
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Worth: $16 – $20,000
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Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
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1864 1c Bronze MS BN
Worth: $10 – $625
1864 1c Bronze MS RB
Worth: $160 – $11,500
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Worth: $300 – $18,000
1889 Indian Cent. MS-63 BN (NGC).
$80
1889 1C MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (73/9). Mintage 48,869,361....
$288
1889 1C MS64 Brown NGC. Mintage 48,869,361. ...
$109
1889 Indian Cent. Snow-1, FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. AU-55 (PCGS).
$240
1889 1C Indian Cent -- Double Struck 2nd Strike 90% of Center -- VF35 PCGS....
$932
1889 1C Doubled Die Reverse, Snow-1, FS-801, VF30 PCGS. CAC. (FS-010.81). PCGS Population: (2/19). NGC Census: (0/0). VF30....
$114
1889 1C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-001, Repunched Date, MS62 Brown ANACS. Plate. Mintage 48,869,361.Flynn Reference and...
$71
1889 Indian Cent. Rotated Double Strike. VF-20 (PCGS).
$360
1889 Indian Cent. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$96
1889 1C Indian Cent, Repunched Date, Snow-3, FS-301, -- Broadstruck -- Good 4 ANACS. ...
$47
1889 1C Indian Cent -- Repunched Date, Double Struck, Second Strike 85% Off Center -- MS61 Brown NGC. Snow-3. ...
$900
1889 1C Doubled Die Reverse, Snow-1, FS-801, XF40 ANACS. (FS-010.81). Mintage 48,869,361....
$124
1889 1c PCGS AU58
$66
(1889) 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 10% Off Center -- VG10 NGC. ...
$162
1889 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 25% Off Center -- AU50 PCGS. ...
$420
1889 1c PCGS XF45
$33
1889 1C Indian Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center -- VG8 NGC. ...
$188
1889 1C -- Tooled -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. Mintage: 48,869,360....
$54
1889 1C MS66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 48,869,360. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$764
1889 Cent--Off-Center--Good 6 ANACS. Struck approximately ...
$104
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