1885 Indian Cent. Proof-67 BN (NGC). An exquisite specimen, both sides are richly toned in antique copper with iridescent undertones of salmon-pink, lilac-blue and reddish-orange. Silky smooth in appearance with razor sharp striking detail, this is an outstanding example of both the type and issue. Only 930 of the Proof cents struck in 1885 were distributed as part of the years silver Proof sets, the remaining coins sold to contemporary dealers at face value after the calendar advanced to 1886. This is certainly one of the nicest certified survivors available to todays discerning numismatists. From the Bimyway Collection.
