1885
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 11,765,384 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-368 |
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The 1885 Indian Head cent had a mintage of approximately 11.8 million coins, a decline from the higher-mintage early 1880s dates. The lower output makes the 1885 slightly scarcer than its neighbors and gives it a modest premium in higher grades. The coin is not a semi-key by the standards of the 1866-1878 dates but is noticeably less common than the 1880, 1881, 1882, and 1883 issues.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $10 | $11.50 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $12.50 | $14.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $16.50 | $19 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $28 | $32 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $60 | $69 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $67 | $77 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $94 | $108 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $210 | $225 |
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