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Entry Details

PCGS Number: 2293
Coin Date: 1868
Denomination (Short): 1c
Denomination (Long): Cent
Desg: PR
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Mintage: 600
Strike Type: Proof
Coinage Type: Indian Head, Shield Reverse (Bronze)
Coinage Years: 1864-1909
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Diameter: 19
Fineness: 0
Weight (Grams): 3.11
Weight (Ounces): 0
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: With 600 coins struck, the 1868 Indian Cent is a much better date in its proof series. Scarce up to gem PR65 with high-end gems, red pieces and those with cameo surfaces being very rare. Beautifully toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces are the most desirable and worth the search.
NGC ID: 229L

1868 1c RD

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade	CPG Value
PR63	$650.00
PR64	$1,500.00
PR65	$3,250.00
PR66	$5,500.00
PR63 CAC	$780.00
PR64 CAC	$1,800.00
PR65 CAC	$3,900.00
PR66 CAC	$6,600.00

Apr Data

Auction House	Description	Grade	Sell Price	Sell Date
	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS.	65	$1,920	05/09/24
	1868 1C PR65+ Red PCGS. CAC.	65	$8,400	01/13/22
	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS.	65	$2,400	01/21/21
	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC.	65	$4,680	09/06/18
	1868 Indian Cent. Proof-65 RD (PCGS).	65	$7,638	11/03/16
	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC.	65	$6,756	09/06/14
Ira & Larry Goldberg	1868 1c RD	65	$8,338	09/22/13
	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS.	65	$7,638	08/10/13
	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS.	65	$5,288	02/10/13
	1868 Indian Cent. Proof-65 RD (PCGS).	65	$4,864	08/07/12
	1868 Indian Cent. Proof-65 RD (PCGS). OGH.	65	$5,067	08/07/12
	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS.	65	$4,312	12/11/11
Ira & Larry Goldberg	1868 1c RD	65	$4,025	09/06/11
	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC.	65	$4,644	01/12/08
	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS.	65	$4,600	09/28/07
HA	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Gold and cherry-red luster sparkles over both sides of this carefully preserved, Gem quality specime	65	$4,456	05/07/05
HA	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS.	65	$3,508	02/26/05
HA	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Gold and cherry-red luster	65	$5,405	07/21/04
HA	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Ex: Heathgate. Eagle Eye Photo	65	$4,715	01/10/04
HA	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Simply put, this date is difficult	65	$8,050	05/03/03
HA	1868 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Full cherry-red luster sparkles	65	$5,753	01/11/03
HA	1868 1C, RD	65	$2,310	08/19/95
Stacks Bowers	1868 Indian Cent. Proof-64 RD (PCGS).	64	$1,200	04/01/24
	1868 Indian Cent. Proof-64 RD (PCGS).	64	$1,200	03/28/23
Scotsman	1868 165 degree clockwise rotated dies PCGS PR-64RD	64	$1,947	11/06/20
	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/9). NGC Census: (7/6). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64. M	64	$2,640	04/28/19
	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS.	64	$1,410	06/12/16
	1868 Indian Cent. Proof-64 RD (PCGS). OGH.	64	$2,938	07/17/15
	1868 Indian Cent. Proof-64 RD (PCGS). OGH--First Generation.	64	$2,182	03/21/12
	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS.	64	$2,760	05/01/11
	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS.	64	$1,208	02/07/10
	1868 1c PCGS Proof 64 RD Rotated Die	64	$1,610	02/16/09
	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS.	64	$2,530	11/30/07
	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS.	64	$1,438	07/13/07
	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (28/9). NGC Census: (7/6). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in	64	$1,150	06/10/07
	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Crisply struck throughout, with an opaque coating of reddish-orange patina over each side. Distracti	64	$978	05/12/07
HA	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Orange-red borders cede to ruby-red centers. An exquisitely struck near-Gem with seemingly immaculat	64	$1,265	03/04/06
HA	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS.	64	$1,006	11/06/04
HA	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Well struck with lovely orange-	64	$1,380	11/07/03
HA	1868 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Well struck with variegated lilac	64	$1,265	04/27/02
HA	1868 1C, RD	64	$2,012	05/31/01
HA	1868 1C, RD	64	$2,128	05/06/00
HA	1868 1C, RD	64	$1,150	03/13/99
HA	1868 1C, RD	64	$1,092	01/10/98
	1C 1868 PCGS PR66RD CAC	66	$8,519	05/16/19
	1868 1C PR66 Red PCGS. CAC.	66	$17,625	06/23/14
	1868 1C PR66 Red PCGS.	66	$14,950	05/03/09
	1868 1C PR66 Red PCGS.	66	$20,700	08/03/08
Stacks Bowers	1868 1c RD	66	$21,850	10/06/05
HA	1868 1C, RD	66	$16,100	01/05/01
	1868 1C PR63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (4/39). NGC Census: (1/12). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC	63	$517	02/01/15
Stacks Bowers	1868 Indian Cent. Proof-64 RD (NGC).	64	$1,140	06/17/24
HA	1868 1C PR64 Red NGC.	64	$1,234	06/11/17
HA	1868 1C PR64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (14/10). PCGS Population (27/9). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC	64	$1,150	01/09/11
HA	1868 1C PR64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (7/6). PCGS Population (28/9). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in P	64	$1,011	06/14/09
HA	1868 1C PR64 Red NGC.	64	$920	05/03/09
HA	1868 1C PR64 Red NGC.	64	$1,393	09/21/08
HA	1868 1C PR64 Red NGC.	64	$1,035	06/02/08
Stacks Bowers	1868 Indian Cent. Proof-66 RD (NGC).	66	$7,050	11/03/16
HA	1868 1C PR66 Red NGC.	66	$5,875	06/12/16
HA	1868 1C PR63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (1/14). PCGS Population (3/37). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in	63	$748	04/27/08
HA	1868 1C PR63 Red NGC. The obverse is bright yellow in	63	$437	04/27/02
HA	Partial 1868 Proof Set PR61 to PR65 NGC. (Total: 11 coins)	61	$8,625	09/28/07
HA	1868 1C PR65 Red NGC. The 1868 is a highly respected and extremely rare proof Indian cent with full red color and in Gem or	65	$4,600	06/03/06
HA	1868 1C, RD	65	$2,645	06/08/02
HA	1868 1C --Altered Color--NCS. Proof. The devices are sharp and frosty and the fields are nicely reflective. The surfaces are	60	$632	01/28/06

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