1909 1C Indian Cent--Struck on 1906 Barber Dime--MS65 NGC. We cannot imagine a more spectacular Indian cent error, with the...

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Amazing 1909 Indian Cent Struck on 1906 Barber Dime

1909 1C Indian Cent--Struck on 1906 Barber Dime--MS65 NGC. We cannot imagine a more spectacular Indian cent error, with the possible exception of the 1862 obverse die cap offered in our Denver Platinum Night auction last month. Previously, a 1906 Barber dime was produced, then became lodged in a large tote bin at the Philadelphia Mint. Some time later, this bin was filled with cent planchets, the struck dime was knocked loose, and eventually found its way into the press run for Indian cents some three years later. That is how we presume this error occurred. How else could a 1906 dime find its way to the cent press in 1909?
Nearly all of the design is visible from both coins, including the 1906 date at about 4 o'clock on the obverse. Approximately 45 degrees' rotation exists between the two strikes. On the reverse, ONE CENT and ONE DIME are both clearly visible. The frosty surfaces have bright silver luster with a trace of gold toning. This classic error easily qualifies as one of the most important and exciting error coins we have handled.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2297, PCGS# 2235, Greysheet# 1449)

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