1902 Indian Cent. MS-67 RD (PCGS). One of the finest 1902 Indian cents known to PCGS, the importance of this coin for advanced Registry Set purposes cannot be overstated. A simply beautiful Superb Gem, both sides are aglow with full, billowy mint frost. Mint color is outstanding, the obverse with a reddish-rose hue and the reverse a tad lighter in golden-orange. Sharply struck, expertly preserved and free of even the most trivial blemishes, it would be difficult to imagine a more delectable example of the 1902 Indian cent.<p>One of the high mintage circulation strike deliveries from the early years of the 20th century, the 1902 is a mainstay in circulated caches of Indian cents held by both collectors and the general public. Mint State survivors of this 87.3 million piece delivery are also common in an absolute sense and can be had with ease even through the MS-65 RD grade level. Examples in MS-66 RD are scarce, however, and Superb Gems such as this are major condition rarities that usually appear at auction only once in a very long while. From the Silver Springs Collection.
