1894 1C, RD (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

PCGS MS67RD

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PCGS MS67RD

PCGS #:: 2189

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 16,749,500

Mint:: Philadelphia

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

Auction Record:: $15,000 • MS67RD • 11-14-2025 • Heritage Auctions

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1894 1C, BN
1894 1C, RB
1894 1C, RD

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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	400	R-6.2	31 / 55 TIE	31 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	400	R-6.2	31 / 55 TIE	31 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	180	R-7.2	33 / 55 TIE	33 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	400
60 or Better	400
65 or Better	180

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-6.2
65 or Better	R-7.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	31 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	31 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	33 / 55 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	31 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	31 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	33 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67RD PCGS grade
2	MS66+RD PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS66+RD PCGS grade	Perfection 1 Collection
2	MS66+RD PCGS grade	Wright Collection
2	MS66+RD PCGS grade
2	MS66+RD PCGS grade
2	MS66+RD PCGS grade
2	MS66+RD PCGS grade
2	MS66+RD PCGS grade
2	MS66+RD PCGS grade

#1 MS67RD PCGS grade

#2 MS66+RD PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS66+RD PCGS grade

Perfection 1 Collection

#2 MS66+RD PCGS grade

Wright Collection

#2 MS66+RD PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1894 Indian Cent saw a significant production decline, compared to previous years from when it was originally struck. For example, from 1887-1893 the mintages were in the approximately 40 million range. The same applies to Indian Cents struck at the Philadelphia Mint from 1895-1908, as mintages are also considerably high and in the 30 million to 100 million. Therefore, the 1894 is considered a scarcer issue and tends to bring a premium compared to most common dates in the series.

The 1894 Indian Cent is scarce in most Unriculated grades, but yet, for a significant premium collectors can find examples up to MS66+ without much difficulty, just expect to pay a strong price for this grade or higher. There are some MS67 examples that have been graded by PCGS, but they can be difficult to locate, as not many examples have been assigned this grade or higher.