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The 1898 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make a great type coin. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. Uncirculated coins must have some, if not 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:
1418
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1898
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:
1898
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
49,821,284
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2201
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1898 1c MS RD
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1898 1c MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$8,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $6,000 | $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 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $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
1898 1C MS64 Red ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 49,823,079. ...
$354
1898 Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH Rattler.
$700
1898 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$2,400
1898 1C MS67 Red PCGS....
$6,900
1898 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/348). Mintage 49,823,079. ...
$264
1898 1C --Altered Color--NCS. Unc Details. Brilliant, lustrous, and sharply struck. A few scattered spots and flecks are not...
$80
1898 1C, RD
$36
1898 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 49,...
$366
1898 Indian Cent. MS-65+ RD (PCGS).
$960
1898 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. Snow-20. ...
$5,124
1898 1C MS67+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$22,200
1898 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (15/311). NGC Census: (4/160). Mintage: 49,823,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$141
1898 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (70/92). PCGS Population: (150/190). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 49,8...
$432
1898 1C MS65 Red PCGS....
$810
1898 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC....
$5,400
1898 Indian Cent. MS-67 RD (NGC).
$3,960
1898 1C MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (4/160). PCGS Population (15/310). Mintage: 49,823,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$112
1898 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (150/190). NGC Census: (66/91). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 49,...
$264
1898 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (119/71). NGC Census: (63/28). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 49,8...
$720
1898 1C MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$4,320
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