1908-S Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS). Offered is an exceptionally well preserved, conditionally scarce example of a historic small cent issue. Deep autumn-orange color throughout, the surfaces are fully lustrous with a silky smooth appearance. The first mintmarked cent in U.S. coinage history, striking of the 1908-S began on November 27 of that year on presses that were normally used in the production of silver coins. With only a few weeks to go before years end the 1908-S turned out to be a low mintage issue with 1,115,000 pieces delivered. Survivors have always been popular with numismatists, especially when they display the quality and eye appeal offered here.
