1908-S 1C, BN MS(PCGS#2232)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1203

Grade

MS64BN

Price

1,020

Lot Description

1908-S Indian Cent. MS-64 BN (NGC). CAC. OH. Rich steely-bronze patina dominates the appearance of this handsome piece, although there is plenty of original rose-orange color as well. The first mintmarked cent in U.S. coinage, 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, be they mintmarked type collectors or Indian cent specialists. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. PCGS# 2232. NGC ID: 2296. Click here for certification details from NGC.