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1874 Proof
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 700 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-347 |
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The 1874 proof was struck in approximately 700 proofs. The proof production continued the Mint's established annual program. The 1874 proof is a standard entry in the series, available at auction and through dealers who specialize in proof Indian Head cents. Color is the dominant value factor among proof cents of this period.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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