1861 Indian Cent. Snow-PR1. Proof-65 (PCGS).Handsome golden-honey surfaces reveal vivid undertones of reddish-apricot as the coin dips into a light. This is a fully struck, expertly preserved Gem that is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into a high quality collection. According to Rick Snow (2014), only 134 of the approximately 1,000 Proof 1861 Indian cents produced were distributed to contemporary collectors by April 30 of that year. The author further asserts that, with the onset of the Civil War, additional sales were probably minimal, resulting in much of the mintage being released into circulation in later years. High grade survivors such as this are understandably scarce in todays market.PCGS Population: 26; 6 finer in this category (Proof-66 finest).
