1902 1C, RD MS(PCGS#2213)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

5020

等级

MS67+RD

价格

63,561

详细说明

Awe-Inspiring Superb Gem 1902 Indian Cent 1902 Indian Cent. MS-67+ RD (NGC). A phenomenal coin that is not only numbers among the finest certified circulation strike 1902 cents, but it also one of the finest Indian cents of all types and issues known to NGC. It is a virtually pristine coin with a smooth, frosty texture that is devoid of even the most trivial blemishes. Fully original mint color in warm medium rose blankets both sides. Striking detail is impressively sharp and the eye appeal is nothing short of outstanding. Simply put it would be difficult to imagine a more delectable example of the 1902 Indian cent. One of the high mintage circulation strike deliveries from the early years of the 20th century, the 1902 is a mainstay in circulated caches of Indian cents held by both collectors and the general public. Mint State survivors of this 87.3 million piece delivery are also common in an absolute sense and can be had with ease even through the MS-65 RD grade level. Examples in MS-66 RD are scarce, however, and Superb Gems such as this are major condition rarities that usually appear at auction only once in a very long while. When they do appear, examples at the full Red Superb level are usually in MS-67 RD. PCGS and NGC combined report only three grading events in MS-68 RD. When one further considers how few Indian cents of all dates have been certified finer than MS-67 RD, the awesome condition rarity of this near-Ultra Gem 1902 is beyond doubt. It is eagerly awaiting inclusion in one of the finest circulation strike Indian cent sets currently being assembled, in which it will serve as a leading highlight. NGC Census: 2; with a single MS-68 RD finer. The corresponding PCGS population is similar at 3/2. PCGS# 2213. NGC ID: 228X. Click here for certification details from NGC.