1886 1C Type 2, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

PCGS MS65BN

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PCGS MS65BN

PCGS #:: 92154

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 3.11 grams

Mintage:: 17,650,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

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

Auction Record:: $2,090 • BU • 10-01-2001 • R.M. Smythe

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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	3,000	R-4.4	6 / 55 TIE	6 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	80	R-8.2	6 / 55	6 / 55
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 55	1 / 55

Survival Estimate
All Grades	3,000
60 or Better	80
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-8.2
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	6 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 55
65 or Better	1 / 55

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	6 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	6 / 55
65 or Better	1 / 55

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN estimated grade
1	MS65BN estimated grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS64BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN estimated grade

#3 MS64BN PCGS grade

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.