1886 1C Type 2, RB MS63RB Certification #20216382, PCGS #92155

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1886 Indian Head Cent is a very common coin in most grades, but collectors have the opportunity to choose between two major varieties. On Variety 1, the lowest feather of the Indian's headdress points to the IC of AMERICA. On Variety 2, the same feather points to the CA of AMERICA. Variety 1 is slightly more common than Variety 2, but not by much. The same is true of all of the designations: Brown, Red-Brown, and Red. In terms of Mint State grades, both varieties can be found with relative ease in grades up to MS-64. The Red-Brown designation is the most dominant one for both varieties. Red examples appear to be roughly five times more rare then Red-Browns. The best examples certified by PCGS top out at MS66RD.

PCGS #

92155

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

17650000

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

212

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	350	R-6.3	6 / 55	6 / 55
All Grades	350	R-6.3	6 / 55	6 / 55
60 or Better	40	R-8.7	7 / 55 TIE	7 / 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	350
All Grades	350
60 or Better	40

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-6.3
All Grades	R-6.3
60 or Better	R-8.7

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	6 / 55
All Grades	6 / 55
60 or Better	7 / 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	6 / 55
All Grades	6 / 55
60 or Better	7 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66RB PCGS grade
2	MS65RB PCGS grade
2	MS65RB PCGS grade
2	MS65RB PCGS grade
2	MS65RB PCGS grade

#1 MS66RB PCGS grade

#2 MS65RB PCGS grade