1872 Indian Cent. Proof-65 BN (PCGS).;The 1872 is one of the rarest and most desired dates in the Indian Head cent series. On this coin handsome deep copper surfaces display iridescent highlights of cobalt blue and pinkish-orange. This fully struck and expertly preserved Gem is worthy of a premium bid. The Garrett provenance adds to the desirability to this and the companion Proofs.;From our (Stacks) sale of the John Work Garrett Collection for The Johns Hopkins University, March 1976, part of lot 306; our (Stacks) session of Auction 81, July 1981, part of lot 1674.