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The 1893 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make the ideal type coin. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. Uncirculated coins must have partial or total red coloring to be scarce and valuable. The finest gems can be 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:
1397
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1893
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:
1893
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
46,640,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2186
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1893 1c MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Indian-Cent.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $8 – $27,500
1859 1c MS
Worth: $8 – $27,500
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1863-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $7 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $8 – $22,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
Worth: $16 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $20 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $7 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $7 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $16 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j4gae-0.20200712022457246.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/981xxx/b7d2ef71-9a5a-4a36-8889-23a25d97c412.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1899RedIndian.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $110 – $120,000
1864 1c Bronze MS BN
Worth: $10 – $625
1864 1c Bronze MS RB
Worth: $160 – $11,500
1864 1c Bronze MS RD
Worth: $300 – $18,000
1893 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$854
1893 Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (CACG).
$1,020
1893 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$9,600
1893 Indian Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS).
$19,200
1893 1C Red--Quest, Color-- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/350). PCGS Population (0/234). Mintage: 46,642,196. ...
$164
1893 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (13/206). NGC Census: (18/332). Mintage: 46,642,196. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$207
1893 Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$408
1893 Indian Cent. MS-65+ RD (PCGS). CAC.
$1,020
1893 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/3 and 9/1+). Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$2,760
1893 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$28,800
1893 1C MS63 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (9/166). PCGS Population (13/207). Mintage: 46,642,196. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$172
1893 Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$408
1893 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$1,020
1893 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,320
1893 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$28,800
1893 1C MS63 Red NGC. . NGC Census: (9/164). PCGS Population (11/188). Mintage: 46,642,196. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$172
1893 1C MS64 Red NGC. Mintage 46,642,195. ...
$384
1893 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. Eagle eye seal and photo card included. PCGS Population: (98/62 and 4/9+). NGC Census: (74/29 a...
$1,020
1893 1C MS66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (25/3). PCGS Population: (36/4). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 46,642...
$1,800
1893 1C MS67 Red NGC. ...
$4,440
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