1878 1C, RD MS(PCGS#2132)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

1181

Grade

MS66RD

Prix

3 360

Description du lot

1878 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS). This medium rose beauty is originally and attractively preserved. Smartly impressed, as well, and sure to please even the most discerning Indian cent enthusiast. Continuing a trend begun in 1876, the Mint reissued an unusually large number of earlier-dated bronze cents in 1878, resulting in limited need for new coins. In fact, the 8,242,500 cents reissued in 1878 is second only to the 9,821,500 coins reissued in 1877. New coinage amounted to just 5,797,500 circulation strikes in 1878, and survivors are scarce to rare in all but the lowest circulated grades. This is one of the finest certified examples, and it is sure to sell for a strong premium. Provenance: From the Silver Springs Collection. PCGS Population: 14; 5 finer in this category (MS-67 RD finest). PCGS# 2132. NGC ID: 2285. Click here for certification details from PCGS.