1908-S 1C, RD MS(PCGS#2234)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1209

Grade

MS66+RD

Price

6,300

Lot Description

1908-S Indian Cent. MS-66+ RD (PCGS). Offered is an exceptionally well preserved, conditionally rare example of a historic small cent issue. Deep reddish-orange color throughout, the surfaces are fully lustrous with a silky smooth appearance. The first mintmarked cent in U.S. coinage history, striking of the 1908-S began on November 27 of that year on presses that were normally used in the production of silver coins. With only a few weeks to go before year's end the 1908-S turned out to be a low mintage issue with 1,115,000 pieces delivered. Survivors have always been popular with numismatists, especially when they display the quality and eye appeal offered here. Provenance: From the Silver Springs Collection. PCGS Population: 20; 6 finer (all MS-67 RD). PCGS# 2234. NGC ID: 2296. 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.