1909-S 1C Indian, RB MS(PCGS#2239)

1909-S 1C Indian, RB MS (PCGS#2239)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1909-S Indian Cent. MS-66 RB (NGC). CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Exceptionally "nice" for this key date Indian cent issue, this upper end Gem sports a satiny texture to silky smooth surfaces. More Red than Brown, both sides exhibit light iridescent toning to otherwise dominant golden-rose mint color. Sharply to fully struck, this is an exceptionally well produced and preserved example that is sure to sell for a strong premium. The second mintmarked cent in U.S. coinage history, the 1909-S boasts the lowest mintage in the Indian series with a mere 309,000 pieces produced. These coins were struck in January and February of that year, after which production was halted as the San Francisco Mint prepared to receive the first of the new Lincoln cent dies from Philadelphia. With contemporary numismatic and other interest focused on the new cent design, and especially the controversy surrounding the designer's initials V.D.B., the 1909-S Indian cent was largely overlooked by speculators. Even so, enough Mint State examples were set aside to meet current demand in lower grades. As a premium quality Gem, however, the present example is decidedly scarce from a condition standpoint and represents a significant find for the advanced collector. NGC Census: 11; 0 finer in this category. PCGS# 2239. NGC ID: 2298. Click here for certification details from NGC.