1874 Indian Cent. Snow-PR1, the only known dies. Proof-66 RD (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal.Vivid light pinkish-orange surfaces are very close to a Cameo designation. The devices are fully struck with a satin to softly frosted texture, while the fields reveal decided reflectivity under a light. As nicely preserved as one would expect given the assigned grade, this beautiful coin will hold great appeal for advanced Indian cent enthusiasts. From a mintage of at least 700 coins, a figure that corresponds to the number of silver Proof sets that the Mint prepared in 1874. Rick Snow (2014) reports only a single die marriage, the digit 4 in the date from a defective punch that is sometimes mistaken for a Repunched Date. Close inspection with a loupe also reveals a diagnostic die line from the denticles above the first letter S in STATES. While this issue is plentiful enough by Proof 1870s Indian cent standards, most survivors are in the Red and Brown category. Rare, indeed, is the full Red Gem offered here.The Eagle Eye Photo Seal certificate is not included.From the ESM Collection.
