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1 Cent

1 Cent (City of New York)

United States · 1863 · Base Metal

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Specifications

Years1863
Denomination1 Cent
CompositionCopper
Gross weight

Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.

About this coin’s value

This coin is composed of copper. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. For copper-era cents, the metal itself can exceed face value — see the copper penny calculator and our copper penny guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1 Cent (City of New York) made of silver or gold?

No — the 1 Cent (City of New York) is copper, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.

What years was the 1 Cent (City of New York) minted?

The 1 Cent (City of New York) was issued 1863.

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