1909-S Indian Cent. MS-65 RD (PCGS).This is a very smooth example that is also free of the unsightly planchet streaks often seen on early date San Francisco Mint cents. Instead, the uniform golden-orange luster is as bright and fresh as the day the coin emerged from the dies. It is boldly struck, carefully preserved, and a delight to behold. The second of only two mintmarked issues in the popular Indian cent series, the key date 1909-S has a mintage of 309,000 pieces. While some examples were set aside by contemporary Americans, much of the numismatic interest that year was focused on the newly introduced Lincoln cent and, in particular, the low mintage 1909-S V.D.B. Highly regarded and eagerly sought in todays market, the 1909-S Indian is particularly desirable in the finest Mint State grades, as here.From the Beasley Collection.
