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1877 1C MS64 Red PCGS. The Mint Act of 1864, which created the bronze Cent, also stipulated that the

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1877 1C MS64 Red PCGS. The Mint Act of 1864, which created the bronze Cent, also stipulated that the
1877 1C MS64 Red PCGS. The Mint Act of 1864, which created the bronze Cent, also stipulated that the new coin would be legal tender in quantities that equalled no greater than 10 cents. This clause had a disastrous affect on banks--unable to move large quantities of bronze Cents, such coins simply accumulated in their vaults. It seems as though Uncle Sam eventually took pity on the nation's bankers because the Mint Act of March 3, 1871 required the Mint to redeem large quantities of minor coins from banks. During the first few years following passage of the latter act, the Mint melted all redeemed minor coins for recoinage. Later, however, government policy was simply to place the redeemed coins back into circulation. Since this process of redistribution peaked in 1877, there was no need for the Philadelphia Mint to produce large quantities of new Indian Cents. The result was a key date issue with an original mintage of just 852,500 pieces. A prized business strike of the fabled 1877 Indian Cent, this near-Gem is possessed of full reddish-orange luster. The strike is appreciably bold in most areas, but we do note a little bluntness of detail over the bottom of the obverse portrait. Free of distracting abrasions with just a few scattered carbon flecks precluding a Gem rating.From the Colburn Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. On occasion eBay live bid software cannot keep up with the pace of the auctions where 4-5 lots per minute can hammer down, so we recommend that you place a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.