1884 Indian Cent. Snow-PR3. Proof-67 RB (PCGS). OGH.A supremely handsome Superb Gem, this silky smooth specimen is bathed in richly original copper-rose patina. Direct lighting calls forth subtle undertones of olive-gold and salmon pink. Fully struck, as befits the method of manufacture, with exceptional surface preservation. The Mint produced 3,942 Proof cents in 1884, 875 examples of which were distributed to contemporary collectors as part of the years silver Proof sets. The remaining mintage was achieved to meet speculative demand from contemporary dealers (per Rick Snow, 2014). This speculation explains the high mintage for many Proof Indian cent issues of the 1880s. Although survivors of the Proof 1884 are readily obtainable in todays market, precious few are as expertly preserved as this lovely piece.PCGS Population: 16; with a single Proof-68 RB finer in this category.
