1901 Indian Cent. Snow-PR4. Repunched Date. Proof-67 RD (PCGS). CAC. OGH.This is an exceptionally vivid, remarkably attractive example that is sure to command a strong premium at auction. The obverse exhibits dominant bright red color that yields to a blush of pale gold in the date area. The reverse is more reserved, yet equally original in warm reddish-rose. Both sides are fully struck with a lively reflective finish that enhances already memorable eye appeal. Although Rick Snow (2014) reports minor repunching to the base of the first digit 1 in the date for the PR4 variety, the date position seems to be the better way to confirm this attribution.The Philadelphia Mint struck 813 cents in 1901 for inclusion in the years silver Proof sets and 1,172 additional examples for the minor coin Proof sets for a total mintage of 1,985 pieces. Beginning with this issue and continuing though the series end in 1909, the Mint prepared the dies for Proof Indian cents in such as a manner that both the fields and devices were polished, meaning that cameo-finish specimens are especially rare. Nearly as rare for the Proof 1901 are full Red Superb Gems, and we suspect that few others at this grade level can match this coin in the eye appeal category.From the ESM Collection.
