1864 1C Bronze, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

PCGS MS67BN

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PCGS MS66+BN

PCGS MS66BN

PCGS #:: 2076

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 39,233,714

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Auction Record:: $5,760 • MS68BN • 08-20-2019 • Stack's Bowers

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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	1,200	R-4.9	4 / 55	4 / 55
60 or Better	350	R-6.3	55 / 55	55 / 55
65 or Better	50	R-8.5	52 / 55	52 / 55

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,200
60 or Better	350
65 or Better	50

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.9
60 or Better	R-6.3
65 or Better	R-8.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	4 / 55
60 or Better	55 / 55
65 or Better	52 / 55

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	4 / 55
60 or Better	55 / 55
65 or Better	52 / 55

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
1	MS66BN estimated grade
1	MS66BN estimated grade
5	MS65BN PCGS grade
5	MS65BN PCGS grade
5	MS65BN PCGS grade
5	MS65BN PCGS grade
5	MS65BN PCGS grade
5	MS65BN PCGS grade

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

#1 MS66BN estimated grade

#5 MS65BN PCGS grade

David Hall: The 1864 is the most common of the early date "Type 3" (bronze) Indian cents in all grades, including Gem full Red. That said, it is a scarce coin by later (20th century) standards. Most mint state specimens are Red & Brown, though full Reds are available. This is a rare coin in superb MS66 condition and, like all early Indian cents, it is virtually impossible to find in MS67.