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1868 Proof
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 600 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-333 |
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The 1868 proof Indian Head cent was struck in approximately 600 proofs for collector sale. The proof shows the design in full detail with mirrored fields. Color ranges from original red through red-brown to fully toned brown. The 1868 proof is a standard entry in the annual proof sequence, available with patience but not plentiful.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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