1892 1c BN

Coin / United States of America / 1892 / Philadelphia / Indian Cents / 1c

The 1892 Indian Cent is a common issue in the Indian Cent Series. Circulated coins are extremely common and accessible. In order for uncirculated coins to be scarce and valuable, the coins must have partial or complete red coloring. The finest gems can be very rare.

coinage-type Indian Head, Shield Reverse (Bronze)
desg MS
designer James B. Longacre
diameter 19
edge Plain
material 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
mintage 37,647,087
ngc-id 228L
obverse-description A portrait bearing the likeness of a Native American in full headdress framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom under the portrait.
pcgs-link 2181
pcgs-number 2181
reverse-description The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon with arrows tied in at the bottom center.
weight-grams 3.11
year-display 1864-1909