1879 1C, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

PCGS MS66BN

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PCGS MS65BN

PCGS #:: 2133

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 16,228,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Auction Record:: $1,156 • MS67 • 02-15-2010 • Bowers & Merena

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1879 1C, BN
1879 1C, RB
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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	4,000	R-4.2	13 / 55 TIE	13 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	200	R-7.0	33 / 55 TIE	33 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	8	R-9.6	8 / 55 TIE	8 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,000
60 or Better	200
65 or Better	8

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.2
60 or Better	R-7.0
65 or Better	R-9.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	13 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	33 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	8 / 55 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	13 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	33 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	8 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN estimated grade
1	MS66BN estimated grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN estimated grade
2	MS65BN estimated grade
2	MS65BN estimated grade
2	MS65BN estimated grade

#1 MS66BN estimated grade

#2 MS65BN PCGS grade

#2 MS65BN estimated grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1879 Indian Cent is one of the semi key dates in the series, as it does have one of the lower mintages. Additionally, it also commands a slight premium over common dates in most grades. In lower Uncirculated grades the 1879 Indian Cent is easily available. Only in MS65 or higher does it become very scarce with a few hundred examples known. In MS66, it is very tough with no more than few dozen in existence. In MS67 it is really scarce with about a handful known.