1879 1C MS66 Red PCGS....

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1879 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Snow-2. Recut Date. This is a two-star variety in Richard Snow's Flying Eagle and Indian Cent Attribution Guide, meaning that the variety is "worthy of a significant premium."
Although 1879 is considered to be the first of the common date issues that continue through the end of the series in 1909, it is actually an important condition rarity that is seldom available with full mint red color. This example is sharply defined with full feather details on the obverse, and full shield details on the reverse. It exhibits brilliant orange luster with frosty surfaces. Population: 14 in 66, 2 finer (6/08).
From the Estate of Francis A. Sullivan, Jr., Part Three.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2286, PCGS# 2135, GSID# 1352)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10422oz
Mintage: 16,231,200

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