1880 1C MS66+ RD PCGS CAC

This 1880 Indian Head cent is among the finest survivors of the issue, certified MS66+ by PCGS and further distinguished by CAC approval—placing it near the absolute pinnacle of condition rarity, with only two finer at CAC - the ex Blay and ex Doug Wright example. The survival estimate stands at just 260 examples in comparable Red designation with 4 CAC at the base MS66 and MS66+, making this an elite specimen for registry and type collectors alike. Visually, the coin is ablaze with its original, unadulterated mint red luster, exhibiting fiery copper-gold and rich orange-red hues that saturate both sides of the coin. The obverse and reverse radiates satiny cartwheel brilliance, showing subtle rose-gold undertones near the peripheries and legends. Both sides display pristine, undisturbed fields, free of carbon spots, toning, or any handling marks—further testament to the coin’s exceptional preservation, unlike the MS66 PCGS CAC example from the Bender collection that sold for $14,400 01/23 HA. Sharply struck, the devices exhibit full definition—feather tips, ribbon details, and Liberty’s profile on the obverse, along with the shield lines, wreath, and bow on the reverse, are all deeply impressed with no weakness. The die state appears fresh and early, with no evidence of fatigue or erosion, enhancing the coin’s overall visual clarity. The last public auction for an MS66+ CAC example brought $11,925 04/23 GC and $10,281 01/20 LE with no CAC sale since except for the Bender lower graded MS66 PCGS CAC at $14,400. This coin would make a cornerstone acquisition for a high-end Indian cent date set or advanced type collection.

PCGS Cert Verification #57232731

• PCGS Price Guide -$12,000
• PCGS POP - 6/4
• CAC POP - 2 Finer
• PCGS Coin# - 2138