1865 1C Plain 5, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

PCGS MS65BN

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PCGS MS65BN

PCGS #:: 92082

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 35,429,286

Mint:: Philadelphia

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

Auction Record:: $2,685 • MS66BN • 09-05-2021 • eBay

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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	4,000	R-4.2	13 / 55 TIE	13 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	50	R-8.5	4 / 55 TIE	4 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	8	R-9.6	8 / 55 TIE	8 / 55 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	4,000
60 or Better	50
65 or Better	8

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.2
60 or Better	R-8.5
65 or Better	R-9.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	13 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	8 / 55 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	13 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 55 TIE
65 or Better	8 / 55 TIE

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Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
5	MS64BN PCGS grade
5	MS64BN PCGS grade
5	MS64BN PCGS grade
5	MS64BN PCGS grade
5	MS64BN PCGS grade
5	MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

#5 MS64BN PCGS grade

David Hall:

There are two varieties of the 1865 Indian cent, the "Fancy 5" and the "Plain 5". On the Fancy 5, the top of the 5 looks "curvey", while on the Plain 5 the top of the 5 is straighter looking. Initially, it was thought that the Fancy 5 was rarer, but as the years went by, it was found that the Plain 5 is actually the rarer of the two varieties, perhaps by a factor of 2 to 1.

The 1865 Plain 5 Indian cent is rare in circulated grades, and quite rare in mint state. Full Red Gems are very rare.