1879 1C, RD MS(PCGS#2135)

1879 1C, RD MS (PCGS#2135)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1879 Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC. OGH--First Generation. Satiny golden-orange surfaces are sharply defined throughout the obverse and reverse. Both sides are expectably smooth for the coveted Gem Mint State grade assigned by PCGS. Beginning in 1879, the number of earlier dated bronze cents that the Mint redeemed and reissued fell off markedly from the highs recorded for 1876, 1877 and 1878. In 1879, the Mint redeemed 3,515,327 bronze cents and reissued 3,357,500 examples. (The totals for 1878, by way of comparison, are 8,213,999 and 8,242,500, respectively.) To meet commercial demands, the Mint struck more new cents in 1879 than it had during the previous three years, a mintage of 16,228,000 circulation strikes. Although readily available in lower grades, the 1879 is scarce in Gem full Red, as here. This year, continuing through 1909, forms the span for a "short set" of Philadelphia Mint Indian cents. If you are contemplating entering this series, these years are a good way to begin. PCGS Population: 65; 63 finer (a single MS-67 finest). PCGS# 2135. NGC ID: 2286. Click here for certification details from PCGS.