1871 Indian Cent. Bold N. MS-65 RB (NGC).Otherwise medium brown surfaces display appreciable remnants of medium orange luster under a light. Both sides are sharply struck and offer solid Gem quality that is sure to appeal to Indian cent collectors. The scarce 1871 has a circulation strike mintage of 3,929,500 pieces, and problem free survivors are elusive at all levels of preservation.NGC Census: 83; 7 finer in this category (all MS-66 RB).From the Beasley Collection.