1862 1C MS(PCGS#2064)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

1157

Grade

MS67

Prix

6 000

Description du lot

1862 Indian Cent. MS-67 (PCGS). This gorgeous Superb Gem sports bright orange-apricot iridescence to billowy satin luster. A carefully produced, expertly preserved coin that will please even the most discerning Indian cent enthusiast. With 28,075,000 circulation strikes produced, the 1862 has the second highest mintage in this brief copper-nickel cent series. Examples of the 1862 are readily available in most Mint State grades up through MS-65, but they become exponentially more elusive approaching Superb Gem condition. In solidly graded MS-67 condition, the present piece is a noteworthy condition rarity. In fact, it is among the finest known to PCGS, a coin that is eagerly awaiting inclusion in a highly regarded Indian cent cabinet. Provenance: From the Silver Springs Collection. PCGS Population: 11; 5 finer (MS-68 finest). PCGS# 2064. NGC ID: 227H. Click here for certification details from PCGS.