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View coin specifications and analysis for 1887 1C MS in our Indian Cents category. With price & auction data.

1 Cent "Indian Head Cent" 1887 Coin type: 1 Cent "Indian Head Cent" – N# 2356 Year: 1887 Mint: No mintmark – United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date) Mintage: 45 223 523 References: NN # 22666

1887 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (130/109 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (91/156 and 0/2+). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC 63 HA 91 01/24/2023

The 1887 Indian Head Cent is common in all grades, though it is difficult to find any examples above MS-65, especially in Brown or Red-Brown formats. The most frequently-seen grade is MS-64. Full Red examples are scarce, but not rare, and here the collector has an opportunity to find a full Red MS-66 or MS-67.

Prices and auction volumes for 1887 1C MS in our Indian Cents category. With detailed auction stats.

A terrific example of this popular proof from a mintage of just 2,960 pieces. Rich red-orange color characterizes both sides with original hints of lilac and blue undertones brought out at the borders when the light catches the well-mirrored fields.

1887 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (6/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 45,226,484. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NG... Source: HA

The 1887 Indian Head Cent is common in all grades, though it is difficult to find any examples above MS-65, especially in Brown or Red-Brown formats. The most frequently-seen grade is MS-64.