1885 1C, RD MS(PCGS#2153)

1885 1C, RD MS (PCGS#2153)

June 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Description du lot: 1885 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS). CAC. A captivating premium Gem that exhibits bright pinkish-orange color on the obverse, warmer rose-orange on the reverse. Fully struck throughout with smooth, lustrous and visually appealing surfaces. The difficulty that the Mint encountered in acquiring planchets for cent production in 1884 became acute in 1885, the latter year seeing the delivery of just 11,761,594 circulation strikes. The 1885 has the lowest mintage among circulation strike Indian cents from 1879 through 1907, and it has long been recognized as a semi-key date by specialists. This is a rare MS-66 RD that is seemingly earmarked for inclusion in a top flight Indian cent collection. PCGS Population: 20; 7 finer in this category (all MS-66+ RD). PCGS# 2153. NGC ID: 228C. 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.