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Elegant MS67 Red 1881 Cent

1881 1C MS67 Red PCGS. The 1881 cent is a common issue. That is not surprising considering its mintage of more than 39 million pieces. So what makes a coin such as this so special? The answer is simply quality. Not only was this coin far above average on the day it was minted, but it also managed to survive the past 127 years in a nearly perfect state of preservation. Rather than the red one usually thinks of, this piece is more orange: the color of a new copper cent. Only on the reverse does one see a hint of actual red color. Simply amazing surfaces. The strike is complete on each side. The only flaw is a short, diagonal mark on the cheek of the Indian, and this in no way impairs the tremendous eye appeal. Population: 4 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2288, PCGS# 2141, GSID# 1358)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
Weight: 3.11 grams
Weight: 0.10422oz
Mintage: 39,211,575

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