1882 1C, BN AU53BN Certification #26237437, PCGS #2142

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Owner's Comments

1882 PCGS AU 53 Snow 1 "Sleepy eye's" Scarce Variety, From Rick Snows Book S1 1882, 88/88 (s), Repaired 2. Obv. 3: (RE) Wide repunching visible inside the upper loops of both 8’s. The 2 has a broken and repaired top loop, a digit punch defect which can show up on other dies. On late die stage examples, this feature may not show. Compare with S7. Rev. C: Shield points and olive leaf connected. Late die stage: Rim cud at 6:00 the length of 5 denticles. Attributed to: Larry Steve The date on this variety appears to be quite sharper than the portrait or the legend. Was the date repunched late in the die’s life? This variety is sometimes called the “Sleepy eyes” variety.

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1882 Indian Head Cent is a very common coin in all grades, up to (and including) MS65. MS66 examples are scarce, and the finest examples certified by PCGS are a pair of MS67s. The typical 1882 Cent is well-struck, but some examples display surface granularity that develops as the dies wear. Luster is good and the original color appears to be full red or an orange-red.

Brown examples are plentiful, though the PCGS Population Report shows a smaller number than in the Red-Brown or Red categories. This is because certification adds little value to Brown examples.

Likewise, Red-Brown examples are also plentiful, with the bulk of the population falling into the MS64 category.

Red examples are more scarce than Red-Brown examples, but collectors still have access to a fairly good supply of 1882 Cents in MS64RD and MS65RD.

PCGS #

2142

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

38578000

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

442

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	4000	R-4.2	13 / 55 TIE	13 / 55 TIE
All Grades	150	R-7.5	18 / 55 TIE	18 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	45	R-8.6	51 / 55	51 / 55

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.
65 or Better	4000
All Grades	150
60 or Better	45

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.
65 or Better	R-4.2
All Grades	R-7.5
60 or Better	R-8.6

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.
65 or Better	13 / 55 TIE
All Grades	18 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 55

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.
65 or Better	13 / 55 TIE
All Grades	18 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	51 / 55

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade
2	MS65BN PCGS grade

#1 MS66BN PCGS grade

#2 MS65BN PCGS grade