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1869 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-335 |
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The 1869 proof was struck in approximately 600 proofs. The proof shows the bronze Indian Head in mirrored relief. The 1869 proof is collected within the annual sequence. Color retention is the primary value factor among proof Indian Head cents of this era, with original red examples commanding multiples of the toned brown price.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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