1885 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).This is a remarkable full Red Gem condition census example of this scarce Indian cent issue. Bathed in satiny rose-red luster, both sides are universally sharp in strike with a virtually pristine appearance. The difficulty that the Mint encountered in acquiring planchets for cent production in 1884 became acute in 1885, the latter year seeing the delivery of just 11,761,594 circulation strikes. The 1885 has the lowest mintage among circulation strike Indian cents from 1879 through 1907, and it has long been recognized as a semi-key date by specialists. This is a rare MS-66 RD that is seemingly earmarked for inclusion in an impressive Indian cent collection.PCGS Population: 17; 6 finer (all MS-66+).
