1891 1C, RD MS(PCGS#2180)

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

332

Grade

MS65+RD

Price

1,320

Lot Description

1891 Indian Cent. MS-65+ RD (PCGS). This captivating Gem exhibits a full endowment of original rose-red and pale apricot colors to frosty surfaces. Sharply struck in all but a few isolated areas, a couple of stray carbon spots on the reverse are all that preclude an even higher numeric grade. Although the typical Mint State survivor from the mintage of 47,070,000 pieces is in the Red and Brown category, enough full Red examples exist to make the 1891 one of the more readily available Indian cents of its era in high grades. This lovely MS-65+ is finer than most, however, and would make an impressive addition to an advanced Indian cent collection. PCGS Population: 6; 26 finer in this category (MS-66+ RD finest). PCGS# 2180. NGC ID: 228K. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.