1859 1C (Proof)

Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

PCGS PR67

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PCGS PR66+

PCGS #:: 2247

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.70 grams

Mintage:: 800

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

Auction Record:: $29,900 • PR65 • 01-06-2010 • Heritage Auctions

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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	450	R-6.1	1 / 1	3 / 6 TIE
60 or Better	445	R-6.1	1 / 1	3 / 6 TIE
65 or Better	130	R-7.7	1 / 1	4 / 6

Survival Estimate
All Grades	450
60 or Better	445
65 or Better	130

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.1
60 or Better	R-6.1
65 or Better	R-7.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 1
60 or Better	1 / 1
65 or Better	1 / 1

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 6 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 6 TIE
65 or Better	4 / 6

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade	Perfection 2 Collection
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

Perfection 2 Collection

#2 PR66 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

This a one year Type and also the first regular issue Proof Indian Head Cent design. Original mintage was about 800 coins struck. However, only about half the mintage has survived throughout the years. Most coins that have survived are in PR64 condition. In Proof 65 condition they are considered very scarce with possibly 60 examples available. And in PR66 condition they are truly scarce with less than 2 dozen known. The ultimate condition for this issue is PR67 with one lone survivor meriting this grade and none being finer.