1870 1C, RB MS(PCGS#2098)

June 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1169

Grade

MS65+RB

Price

2,880

Lot Description

1870 Indian Cent. FS-901. Shallow N. MS-65+ RB (PCGS). CAC. Pretty rose-orange color with minimal muting to explain the RB color designation from PCGS. The surfaces are satiny, smooth and possessed of razor sharp striking detail to all areas. The Shallow N reverse hub variety of this issue is attributed to James Barton Longacre, the original designer of the Indian cent. Its replacement, the Bold N hub variety, was prepared by Chief Engraver William Barber and introduced in 1870. Even so, the Shallow N remained in use for circulation strikes for three more years. This variety is scarce for the 1870, 1871 and 1872 circulation strikes, most survivors of which are Bold N examples. PCGS# 2098. NGC ID: 227U. 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.