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The lowest original mintage as this Indian Cent had just 309,000 produced in 1909 San Francisco. Scarcity begins in the lowest of grades and continues through Mint State. Brown coins are scarce with increasing value by grade and color. Red gems are incredibly desirable and 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. The 'S' minmark is positioned at the bottom under the ribbon.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1466
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1909
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT, S
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Indian
Coin Date:
1909-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
309,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2240
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Coin Value History
1909-S 1c Indian MS RD
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1909-S 1c Indian MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$75,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $63,000 | $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 |
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![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
1909-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$29,280
1909-S 1C MS64+ Red NGC. Snow-2. ...
$3,172
1909-S Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$4,800
1909-S 1C -- Questionable Color -- CACG Details. Unc. Mintage 309,000....
$2,400
1909-S Indian Cent. MS-62 RD (PCGS).
$1,320
1909-S Indian Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS).
$45,600
1909-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/422). NGC Census: (16/162). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage...
$1,320
1909-S 1C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/403). NGC Census: (0/182). Mintage: 309,000. ...
$494
1909-S Indian Cent. VF-35 BN (NGC).
$602
1909-S Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$13,000
1909-S Indian Cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH Rattler.
$3,200
1909-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Snow-2....
$7,800
1909-S 1C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 309,000....
$1,050
1909-S Indian Cent. MS-62 BN (NGC).
$1,139
1909-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$48,000
1909-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,920
1909-S Indian Cent. EF-40 BN (NGC).
$661
1909-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. Snow-1. ...
$12,200
1909-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. ...
$4,636
1909-S Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (CACG).
$4,800
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