1890 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS). Exceptionally appealing surfaces are drenched in a bold blend of frosty mint luster and original medium rose color. Overall pristine in appearance, razor sharp striking detail rounds out an impressive list of physical attributes. With 57,180,114 coins produced, the 1890 boasts the highest mintage among pre-1900 circulation strike issues in the Indian cent series. Although this is one of the most popular U.S. coin series in todays hobby, at the time of delivery the 1890 was considered a workhorse issue intended for circulation. And circulate this issue did, for the typical survivor in numismatic hands is a well worn coin. Even so, a fair number of Mint State examples have also come down to the present day, although most do not show much evidence of having been handled with particular care by earlier generations of collectors. When we further consider that few circulation strike 1890 cents are sharply to fully defined throughout, the awesome rarity of this expertly produced and exceptionally well preserved Gem should be obvious to all bidders.
