1905 1C, RB MS63RB Certification #39575475, PCGS #2221

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1905 Indian Head Cent is a very common coin and it is generally available in just about any condition a collector might want. Thousands are available in Mint State, but there are other dates that are even more common. The most plentiful color format is Red-Brown but this is because Brown examples are not worth having graded in most cases. On the other hand, Red examples are twice as rare (or less common) as Red-Brown examples, but they tend to come nicer. As common as this date is, there are very few Superb examples, most of which are full red.

When choosing examples of this date for your collection, choose examples that have smooth (rather than pebbly) surfaces and look for fully struck details, Fortunately, this date is inexpensive in most grades, so collectors can wait for just the right coin.

PCGS #

2221

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

3.11 grams

Mintage

80717011

Metal

95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Pop Higher

905

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

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	1000	R-5.0	43 / 55 TIE	43 / 55 TIE
All Grades	1000	R-5.0	43 / 55 TIE	43 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	100	R-8.0	26 / 55 TIE	26 / 55 TIE

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	1000
All Grades	1000
60 or Better	100

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-5.0
All Grades	R-5.0
60 or Better	R-8.0

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	43 / 55 TIE
All Grades	43 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	26 / 55 TIE

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	43 / 55 TIE
All Grades	43 / 55 TIE
60 or Better	26 / 55 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade
1	MS65RB PCGS grade

#1 MS65RB PCGS grade