1861 1C MS66+ Certification #37075337, PCGS #2061

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Owner's Comments

CAC

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1861 is the lowest mintage of the 1860-64 copper-nickel Indian cents. It is the rarest copper-nickel Indian cent in circulated grades and is marginally rarer than the others in mint state condition. But in Gem MS65 or better condition is it about as rare as the 1862, not quite as rare as the 1860 or 1863, and not nearly as rare as the 1864 (the rarest of the copper-nickel Indian cents in Gem condition). The 1861 owes its status as a rarer coin to its low mintage as in the 1950s and 1960s mintage was everything.

The 1861 is generally well struck. Gems often have exceptionally attractive frosty luster.

PCGS #

2061

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

4.70 grams

Mintage

10100000

Metal

88% Copper, 12% Nickel

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Pop Lower

2298

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	5000	R-4.0	2 / 6	2 / 7
All Grades	1500	R-4.8	2 / 6	2 / 7
60 or Better	350	R-6.3	5 / 6	6 / 7

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.
65 or Better	5000
All Grades	1500
60 or Better	350

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.
65 or Better	R-4.0
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-6.3

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.
65 or Better	2 / 6
All Grades	2 / 6
60 or Better	5 / 6

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.
65 or Better	2 / 7
All Grades	2 / 7
60 or Better	6 / 7

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2003:4415, $54,625 - Heritage 4/2009:2065, $63,250
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2006:709, $7,475.00 - Bowers & Merena 11/2007:???
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 11/2007:83, $9,200 - Heritage 1/2012:4148, $16,100 - High Desert Collection [Mike Chipman] (PCGS Set Registry)
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2009:90, $9,200.00 - Heritage 5/2015:98053, $15,275.00
2	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 10/2014:4612, $14,100

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2003:4415, $54,625 - Heritage 4/2009:2065, $63,250

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2006:709, $7,475.00 - Bowers & Merena 11/2007:???

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 11/2007:83, $9,200 - Heritage 1/2012:4148, $16,100 - High Desert Collection [Mike Chipman] (PCGS Set Registry)

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2009:90, $9,200.00 - Heritage 5/2015:98053, $15,275.00

#2 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 10/2014:4612, $14,100