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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 37394 Coin Date: 1861 Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): One Cent Variety: Repunched Date Variety 2: FS-301, S-1 Desg: MS Composition: 0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel Mintage: 10,100,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Indian Head Cent Coinage Years: 1860-1864 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 19 Weight (Grams): 4.67 Weight (Ounces): 0.165 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. General Notes: At just over 10 million, the 1861 boasts the smallest mintage among the Copper-Nickel Indian Cents making it the most rare in circulated grades. Gems are scarce and the finest ones are extremely rare. The 1861 normally comes with a strong strike and most notably the date displays fantastic luster.
PCGS #: 37394 NGC ID: 227G
