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1861 1C MS66 PCGS. The 1861 Indian cent had the lowest mintage of any copper-nickel composition issue, and is generally considered the scarcest of all dates. Of course, in Gem or Premium Gem quality, every one of these is tough to find. This is a sharply struck example with highly lustrous and frosty gold surfaces accented by delicate lilac toning. Population: 43 in 66, 9 finer (9/04).(#2061) (Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 227G, PCGS# 2061, GSID# 1292)

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.67 grams
Weight: 0.14496oz
Mintage: 10,100,000


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2004
4th-6th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Nov 4, 2004 for: $1,897.50
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