1885 1C MS66 Red PCGS....

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1885 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Richard Snow, in his Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, notes: "Although today 1885 is recognized as a relatively scarcer date, this was not recognized until the coins were in circulation for many years." As a result, Mint State pieces are elusive, particularly with fully Red surfaces. This Premium Gem exhibits wonderful reddish-orange fire on each side. The surfaces are smooth, with only a handful of pinpoint marks visible; arguably, only the strike, which is a trifle soft in the centers, stands in the way of an even finer designation. Population: 10 in 66 Red, 0 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 228C, PCGS# 2153, Greysheet# 1370)

Weight: 3.11 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc

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