1868 1C MS64 RD PCGS CAC EEPS

EEPS not on holder but approved same cert. The 1868 Indian Head cent, struck during the Reconstruction era as bronze cents became a fully accepted workhorse of post–Civil War commerce, is represented here by a GEM exceptionally original and visually captivating CAC-approved Gem Red survivor that far exceeds the quality normally encountered for the issue. Both obverse and reverse display razor-sharp striking definition with major luster pop. The surfaces glow with vibrant satiny mint luster beneath rich fiery orange-red color that blankets each side, accented by delicate gold and faint magenta iridescence at the peripheries that enhances the coin’s dimensionality without compromising its full Red designation. What immediately separates this piece from the typical MS64 RD 1868 cent is its unusually clean, problem-free presentation, as examples at this level are so often plagued by carbon spotting, dark flecks, or scattered contact marks. Here, the fields and devices remain notably smooth for the grade, with only trivial mint-made speckling visible under magnification, preserving elite eye appeal that places it among the most desirable certified survivors. With CAC-approved Red pieces appearing only infrequently—often once every several years in the public marketplace—this example represents a significant opportunity for the advanced Indian Head cent specialist. Given the CAC Price Guide of $2,100 and the tiny CAC population context, this is precisely the sort of high-end, premium-for-the-grade example that can anchor an advanced Registry or date-focused Indian cent collection. Only an estimated 200 examples survive today across all grades in RD, making this an exceptionally rare issue in today’s market.

Pedigree

$1,920 03/22 HA

PCGS Cert Verification #22107013

• PCGS Price Guide - $1,800
• PCGS POP - 65/102
• CAC Price Guide - $2,100
• CAC POP - 6/12
• PCGS Coin# - 2093