PCGS Number: 37423
Coin Date: 1865
Denomination (Short): 1c
Denomination (Long): One Cent
Variety: Fancy 5, Obverse Die Gauge
Variety 2: FS-1401, S-14
Desg: MS
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Mintage: 35,429,286
Strike Type: Business
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: The 1865 Indian Cent comes with two varieties which are the Fancy 5 (almost looks italicized) and the Plain 5 (appears very dull and straight). The Fancy 5 is actually the type coin for the year but is still quite scarce. An overall very accessible coin that is scarcer than average in circulated grades and tough to find in Mint State, especially gems.
NGC ID: 227N

1865 1c Fancy 5, Obverse Die Gauge FS-1401, S-14 BN