1868 Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS). This lovely example is drenched in vivid mint color in light pinkish-rose. The texture is soft and frosty, the surfaces free of even the most trivial blemishes. A razor sharp strike rounds out an impressive list of physical attributes for this significant condition rarity.<p>The 1868 is a lower mintage issue among circulation strike Indian cents with 10,266,500 coins struck. Many Mint State examples were destroyed during the recoinage of the 1870s, which saw the Mint redeem and melt large quantities of bronze cents dated 1864 to 1873. Among the survivors, problem free examples with superior technical quality and strong eye appeal are challenging to find, regardless of grade. This is one of the loveliest examples that we have ever offered and will be just right for an advanced Indian cent set.
