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1877 Indian Head Cent PCGS MS63 RB

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 3,500.00 USD
1877 Indian Head Cent PCGS MS63 RB
The 1877's mintage was an all time low for the series, not to be underproduced until the 1909 San Francisco Mint Indian Cent. It is true that the low mintage is due in part to a slowdown in the economy, which forced large quantities of older cents back into circulation. This caused the Mint to produce less new cents, although there were several other reasons for the slowdown in production this year. The present example is thoroughly original, naturally toned with old-copper patina, deep sunset reds to golds, leaving behind toned but spot-free mint red color and choice surfaces no one will ever object to. (#2128)<p><i>The Silberkleit Collection of Small Cents</i>