1887 1C, RB (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

PCGS MS66RB

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PCGS MS66RB

PCGS #:: 2158

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 45,223,523

Mint:: Philadelphia

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

Auction Record:: $2,880 • MS66RB • 03-29-2023 • Stack's Bowers

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1887 1C, BN
1887 1C, RB
1887 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	500	R-6.0	8 / 55 TIE	8 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	500	R-6.0	8 / 55 TIE	8 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	40	R-8.7	7 / 55 TIE	7 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	500
60 or Better	500
65 or Better	40

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.0
60 or Better	R-6.0
65 or Better	R-8.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	8 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 55 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	8 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	8 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 55 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade

#1 MS65RB PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1887 Indian Head Cent is common in all grades, though it is difficult to find any examples above MS-65, especially in Brown or Red-Brown formats. The most frequently-seen grade is MS-64. Full Red examples are scarce, but not rare, and here the collector has an opportunity to find a full Red MS-66 or MS-67. However, be aware that PCGS has certified only 2 MS-67s in full Red (as of November 2011), and just over a dozen in MS-66 Red.