1888/7 1C, BN AU58BN Certification #21286192, PCGS #2169

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

Ex: Dickson. EEPS. CAC. Soft, chocolate BN. Minimal wear on high points. Upper flag of 7 clearly seen poking out of the 3rd 8. Good diamond detail; any feather weakness attributable to characteristics of this date. The 1888/7 S-1 is the most coveted & rarest variety of the entire IHC series. Update 10/26/24: PDS (11: 3,4,4). There are a few light marks on the obv; the rev is relatively mark free & slightly lighter than the obv in color. There is a debris strike-through on the 8th feather that appears on 50% of the examples. The overdate feature is very bold as is the diagnostic cud appearing at 9:00. The coin appeared in the 8/21 HA auction which is its only such appearance.

Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

The 1888 over 7 Indian Cent is a very popular variety in the Indian Cent series. The 8 digit was apparently struck over a 7 digit on the date. Towards the top left hand portion of the last 8 digit on the date, there are traces of the top portion of the 7 digit. Also, towards the bottom of the 8, there is also a small raised lump which is the lower portion of the 7 digit.

This variety is scarce in all grades and especially in Uncirculated grades, it's practically unknown as there are very few confirmed in Uncirculated condition.

PCGS #

2169

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

37489832

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

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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	500	R-6.0	2 / 55	2 / 55
All Grades	5	R-9.7	1 / 55	1 / 55
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 55	1 / 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	500
All Grades	5
60 or Better	0

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-6.0
All Grades	R-9.7
60 or Better	R-10.1

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	2 / 55
All Grades	1 / 55
60 or Better	1 / 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	2 / 55
All Grades	1 / 55
60 or Better	1 / 55

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS63BN PCGS grade
1	MS63BN estimated grade
3	AU58 PCGS grade
3	AU58 PCGS grade
3	AU58 PCGS grade

#1 MS63BN PCGS grade

#1 MS63BN estimated grade

#3 AU58 PCGS grade