1897 1C, RB MS65RB Certification #83233705, PCGS #2197

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Owner's Comments

I am very very disappointed by PCGS that they would designate this coin as a RB. I have coins designated as BN that have more red than this coin. It also didn't help that the seller made the pics seem much brighter and more red that it is...

PCGS #

2197

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

50464392

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

707

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	600	R-5.8	17 / 55 TIE	17 / 55 TIE
All Grades	600	R-5.8	17 / 55 TIE	17 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	60	R-8.4	16 / 55	16 / 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	600
All Grades	600
60 or Better	60

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-5.8
All Grades	R-5.8
60 or Better	R-8.4

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	17 / 55 TIE
All Grades	17 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 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	17 / 55 TIE
All Grades	17 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	16 / 55

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PCGS MS66+RB
1	PCGS MS66+RB
3	PCGS MS66RB	GreatCollections, April 28, 2024, Lot 1572345 - $1,098; GreatCollections, August 24, 2025, Lot 1907829 - $675; GreatCollections, December 14, 2025, Lot 1999613 - $937.13; GreatCollections, August 2, 2026, Lot 2195347 - $1,003.50.
3	PCGS MS66RB	Heritage Auctions, March 9, 2022, Lot 23089 - $1,140; "The Fox Hills Collection of Indian Cents," GreatCollections, August 24, 2025, Lot 1894606 - $1,096.88.
3	PCGS MS66RB	Heritage Auctions, February 22, 2018, Lot 7203 - $900; David Lawrence Rare Coins, March 28, 2021, Lot 7044 - $1,400; GreatCollections, May 18, 2025, Lot 1829974 - $1,472.63; Larry Shapiro; "The Larry David Collection" (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 PCGS MS66+RB

#3 PCGS MS66RB

GreatCollections, April 28, 2024, Lot 1572345 - $1,098; GreatCollections, August 24, 2025, Lot 1907829 - $675; GreatCollections, December 14, 2025, Lot 1999613 - $937.13; GreatCollections, August 2, 2026, Lot 2195347 - $1,003.50.

#3 PCGS MS66RB

Heritage Auctions, March 9, 2022, Lot 23089 - $1,140; "The Fox Hills Collection of Indian Cents," GreatCollections, August 24, 2025, Lot 1894606 - $1,096.88.

#3 PCGS MS66RB

Heritage Auctions, February 22, 2018, Lot 7203 - $900; David Lawrence Rare Coins, March 28, 2021, Lot 7044 - $1,400; GreatCollections, May 18, 2025, Lot 1829974 - $1,472.63; Larry Shapiro; "The Larry David Collection" (PCGS Set Registry)