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1870 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Shallow N. The Mint introduced a new reverse hub for the Indian Cent in 1870.

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1870 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Shallow N. The Mint introduced a new reverse hub for the Indian Cent in 1870.
1870 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Shallow N. The Mint introduced a new reverse hub for the Indian Cent in 1870 that is characterized by a Bold N in the word ONE. Many of the old, Shallow N dies were rehubbed--a fact that explains why there are so many doubled die varieties for this issue. Snow reports that Shallow N 1870 Cents are "much scarcer" than their similarly dated Bold N counterparts. The present Gem is also important because it is a Condition Census survivor of this low mintage (5.2 million pieces), conditionally rare date. We have no records for the appearance of an MS66 Red 1870 Cent at major auction, so it is highly likely that this is the first time that most bidders will have the opportunity to acquire an example at this stellar level of preservation. Boldly, if not sharply struck throughout, the surfaces are aglow in full pinkish-red hues. Suggestions of pale orange color are also noticed at the upper right obverse border and at the lower reverse rim. We cannot, however, find more than one or two tiny carbon flecks, none of which are outwardly distracting. A simply lovely Indian Cent irrespective of date. PCGS reports only four examples in MS66 Red and none finer, whereas NGC has yet to certify a single coin above the MS65 Red level (10/02).From the Joseph P. Gorrell Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.