1890 1C MS66+ RD PCGS CAC EX BLAY

The 1890 Indian Head Cent in full Red stands as one of the most visually arresting late-19th-century bronze survivors, particularly at this elite level of preservation where true originality and full Red vibrancy become exceedingly rare. Although the date boasts a massive original mintage exceeding 57 million, the population declines sharply at the top of the grading scale, and fully Red examples in MS66 and finer are genuinely elusive, with only an estimated ~275 coins surviving in Gem or better Red condition, but this date is truly one of the toughest in superb gem. This PCGS-certified MS66+ RD example, further approved by CAC, sits at the pinnacle of the known census (PCGS POP 3/1 with only one finer that is locked in a top collection) which costs over a $100,000 today. The current PCGS Price Guide valuation sits at $30,000, and the most comparable CAC example was for this example when it sold in the Blay Collection realizing $29,250 11/23 GC. Coins of this quality are seldom encountered, and this example represents a true condition-census Superb Gem, ideal for advanced specialists pursuing top-tier Red Indian cents or a registry-level type set.

Pedigree:

Ex Blay Collection - $29,250 11/23 GC

PCGS Cert Verification #53507113

• PCGS Price Guide -$30,000
• PCGS POP - 3/1
• CAC POP - 1 Finer
• PCGS Coin# - 2177