1870 1C, RD MS(PCGS#2099)

1870 1C, RD MS (PCGS#2099)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1870 Indian Cent. FS-901. Shallow N. MS-66 RD (PCGS). A remarkable second condition rarity 1870 Indian cent in full Red Gem Mint State preservation. Beautiful rose-orange surfaces are smooth and lustrous with a generally full strike from the dies. 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 Population: 9; 3 finer in this category (all MS-66+ RD). PCGS# 2099. 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.