1897 1C MS66 Red PCGS....

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1897 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Sometimes one sees cents in the Red category and thinks, "Well, not really." Not so the present example, which must appear virtually the same as it did 112 years ago. The color is reddish-gold, with little visible mellowing, and there is blazing luster on both sides. The strike is a trifle soft on the date and the lower headdress feathers, and some light flecks are seen under a glass, but overall this is an extremely attractive and accurately graded Premium Gem example. Population: 13 in 66 Red, 1 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 228S, PCGS# 2198, Greysheet# 1412)

Weight: 3.11 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc

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