1868 1C, BN AU58BN Certification #50555004, PCGS #2091

CoinFacts Details

Expert Comments

David Hall

The 1868 Indian cent is scarce in all grades and rare in MS65RD or better condition. It is rare than the 1864 and 1865, and about of equal rarity to the 1866 and 1867.

PCGS #

2091

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

10266500

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

295

Pop Lower

872

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	31 / 55 TIE	31 / 55 TIE
All Grades	200	R-7.0	33 / 55 TIE	33 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	25	R-9.0	42 / 55 TIE	42 / 55 TIE

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	200
60 or Better	25

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-7.0
60 or Better	R-9.0

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	31 / 55 TIE
All Grades	33 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	42 / 55 TIE

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	31 / 55 TIE
All Grades	33 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	42 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN estimated grade
3	MS65BN PCGS grade
3	MS65BN PCGS grade
3	MS65BN PCGS grade

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

#1 MS66BN estimated grade

#3 MS65BN PCGS grade