1861 Indian Cent. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.Beautifully toned surfaces exhibit a blend of golden-apricot, pale tan and light rose, as well as smooth satin luster. The strike is full even down to the ends of the feathers in Libertys headdress. With 10,100,000 pieces produced, the 1861 has the lowest mintage among circulation strike copper-nickel Indian cents. Thanks to widespread hoarding during the Civil War, this issue is more available in Mint State than the relatively small mintage might imply. Still, many of the 1861 cents that returned to circulation after the War were redeemed and melted by the Mint during the 1870s. This is an exceptionally attractive coin for both the issue and the assigned grade and is worthy of the strongest bids.From the Beasley Collection.
