1879 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).Fully struck with an exceptionally smooth satin texture, it is little wonder that this coin ranks among the finest certified circulation strike cents of the date. A full quota of warm rose and orange luster is also worthy of praise. Although easier to obtain in Gem full Red than most of the earlier-dated issues in this series, the 1879 is still scarce to rare in the finest grades when viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics.PCGS Population: 20; 5 finer (MS-67 RD finest).
