PCGS Number: 37561
Coin Date: 1891
Denomination (Short): 1c
Denomination (Long): One Cent
Variety: Repunched Date
Variety 2: FS-301, S-3
Desg: MS
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Mintage: 47,070,000
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 1891 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series that would make a great type coin because of its accessibility and affordability. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be partial or complete red coloring. The finest gems can be rare.
NGC ID: 228K

1891 1c Repunched Date FS-301, S-3 BN