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1889
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 48,869,361 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-379 |
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The 1889 Indian Head cent was struck in approximately 48.9 million coins. Four new states were admitted to the Union in 1889 (North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington), expanding the nation and the economy. The cent circulated coast to coast, now reaching communities that had been territories just months earlier. The 1889 is a common date, plentiful and affordable in all grades.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $3 | $3.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $4 | $4.50 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $5.50 | $6.50 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $14.50 | $16.50 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $22 | $26 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $48 | $55 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $85 | $90 |
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