1885 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS). Vivid reddish-rose surfaces are fully original with outstanding visual appeal. The strike is sharply executed throughout, a smooth, softly frosted texture further enhancing this coins already impressive 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. Rarely seen in MS-66 Red, many collectors will be interested in the present coin.