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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 37449 Coin Date: 1866 Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): One Cent Variety: Repunched Date Variety 2: FS-301, S-2 Desg: MS Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin Mintage: 9,826,500 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Indian Head Cent Coinage Years: 1864-1909 Mint Location: Philadelphia 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. General Notes: The 1866 Indian Cent is a slightly better date in the Indian Cent Series; especially, in comparison to previous issues. It is even relatively difficult to acquire in circulated grades. When uncirculated, this date is definitely scarce with red gems, specifically, being very rare.
PCGS #: 37449 NGC ID: 227P
