PCGS Number: 37614
Coin Date: 1900
Denomination (Short): 1c
Denomination (Long): One Cent
Variety: Repunched Date
Variety 2: FS-301, S-1
Desg: MS
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Mintage: 66,831,502
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: This century mark Indian Cent is a common date in the Indian Cent Series that would make a great type coin as it has a higher mintage than any previous issue. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable there must be some, if not total, red coloring. The finest gems can be rare.
NGC ID: 228V

1900 1c Repunched Date FS-301, S-1 RD