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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 2240 Coin Date: 1909-S Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): One Cent Variety: Indian Desg: MS Mint Mark: S Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin Mintage: 309,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Indian Head Cent Coinage Years: 1864-1909 Mint Location: San Francisco Diameter: 19 Weight (Grams): 3.11 Weight (Ounces): 0.11 Designer: James B. Longacre Edge: Plain 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. General Notes: 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.
PCGS #: 2240 NGC ID: 2298
