PCGS Number: 37549
Coin Date: 1889
Denomination (Short): 1c
Denomination (Long): One Cent
Variety: Doubled Die Reverse
Variety 2: FS-801, S-1
Desg: MS
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Mintage: 48,866,025
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 1889 Indian Cent has a high mintage of over 48.8 million making it very common. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be partial, if not complete, red coloring. The finest gems can be very rare.
NGC ID: 228H

1889 1c Doubled Die Reverse FS-801, S-1 BN