1870 Indian Cent. FS-901. Shallow N. MS-65+ RB (PCGS). CAC. Pretty rose-orange color with minimal muting to explain the RB color designation from PCGS. The surfaces are satiny, smooth and possessed of razor sharp striking detail to all areas. The Shallow N reverse hub variety of this issue is attributed to James Barton Longacre, the original designer of the Indian cent. Its replacement, the Bold N hub variety, was prepared by Chief Engraver William Barber and introduced in 1870. Even so, the Shallow N remained in use for circulation strikes for three more years. This variety is scarce for the 1870, 1871 and 1872 circulation strikes, most survivors of which are Bold N examples. PCGS# 2098. NGC ID: 227U.
