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Unimprovable 1872 Indian Cent, MS66 Red

1872 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Ex: Joshua and Ally Walsh. Like the 1871, the 1872 was produced in limited numbers because the mint's supply of half cents and large cents for recoinage had dwindled to unacceptably low levels. The 1872, in turn, would also suffer from the melting that affected many late date half cents and large cents, as well as some of the earlier issues in this series. Apparently, the public redeemed many 1872 cents in the 1873-1875 period, all of which were undoubtedly melted by the Mint to provide copper for its delivery of cents in those years.
The 1872 is now regarded as a key date Indian cent in all grades, particularly those above the Mint State threshold with any degree of original luster remaining. The obverse is sharply, nearly fully struck with original copper-golden luster and a richly frosted sheen. The reverse is equally as original with similar color. Some mottled russet-brown patina is sprinkled over each side in a desirable woodgrain fashion lending a fully original appearance. The strike is slightly softer on the upper right portion of the reverse. Both sides are equally free of distracting blemishes. We offered this beautiful Premium Gem in our 2006 FUN sale, and the population remains the same since that time. One of only two similarly graded examples at PCGS, with none finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N10218)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 227W, PCGS# 2105, GSID# 1325)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10422oz
Mintage: 4,042,000

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