PCGS Number: 37507
Coin Date: 1874
Denomination (Short): 1c
Denomination (Long): One Cent
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse
Variety 2: FS-101, S-1
Desg: MS
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Mintage: 14,187,500
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: A near semi-key date in the Indian Cent Series in which very few have been saved, explains the scarcity of the 1874. Most of the surviving examples are known in circulated grades. Scarce in Mint State as the value gradually increases with more red color. High-end red gems are extremely rare.
NGC ID: 227Z

1874 1c Doubled Die Obverse FS-101, S-1 BN