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PCGS Number: 37395
Coin Date: 1863
Denomination (Short): 1c
Denomination (Long): One Cent
Variety: Doubled Die Reverse
Variety 2: FS-801, S-10
Desg: MS
Composition: 0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
Mintage: 49,840,000
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: The 1863 is the largest mintage and the most common of the Copper-Nickel Indian Cents making it the ultimate type coins for the series. Only scarce in high-end gem, as anything less is very affordable and accessible. It normally comes with a strong strike and a wide array of luster and colors, good and bad.
PCGS #: 37395
NGC ID: 227J