1909 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. The 1909 has long been a popular date in the Indian cent series, boasting a moderately low mintage of little more than 14 million coins, and ranking as the final year of issue for the type. This representative is sharply struck throughout, with vibrant orange-gold luster shining through dappled burgundy-brown overtones. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $99.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1908 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Proof cent sales remained minimal in 1908, with only 1,620 pieces produced. High-grade full Red survivors are scarce, putting increased demand on the more often seen Red and Brown pieces. This Choice example shows deeply reflective fields and sharp motifs. The obverse has vibrant coppery-orange, sub-gold, and deep burgundy toning, while the reverse displays deeper amber-red and olive-green colors. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $426.53. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1885 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Rich cherry-red, violet, and bronze-gold hues encompass each side of this Gem representative, while the underlying surfaces exhibit luminous, softly frosted luster. The strike is sharp. NGC has certified just 22 numerically finer Red and Brown examples (9/14). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $528.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1876 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Following a spike in 1874 and 1875, Indian cent production declined again in 1876 to fewer than 8 million pieces. The lack of commercial demand for new cents would be further reflected the following year, in 1877, when fewer than 900,000 were coined. This Gem example of the 1876 issue displays glowing coppery-orange luster amid faint hues of pale burgundy color. The strike is bold, and the preservation is excellent. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1292.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1854 1C N-8, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU58. Grellman Die State b. Perhaps Newcomb-8 should be called the "Q" variety, due to the faint tail (visible on Uncirculated examples) from the O in OF. A splendid chocolate-brown near-Gem with minimal marks and an absence of carbon. Boldly struck and attractive. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $367.78. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1852 1C N-18, R.3, MS63 Brown NGC. Our EAC Grade AU50. Grellman Die State b. N-18 is identified by raised die lines on the ribbon just beneath the branch stem. The date is entered high and left. This olive-brown example shows mildly granular lilac patina on the central reverse. A hair-thin diagonal line on the cheek is all that limits the grade. The reverse displays a prominent wire rim. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $258.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1838 1C N-4, R.2, MS66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS64. The obverse of this plentiful Newcomb variety has a heavy die crack left of star 9, appearing on all but the earliest die states. Both dies appear nowhere else in the early cent series. This Premium Gem exhibits plentiful brilliant red luster on attractive light brown surfaces. Both sides are pristine, with a minor retained lamination (as made) on the reverse. Census: 1 in 66 Red and Brown, 1 finer (8/14). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $3525.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1828 1C Small Wide Date, N-10, R.1, AU53 NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade XF45. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The sole 1828 marriage with small 8s in the date. A popular Guide Book variety. The final A in AMERICA is repunched, as is the RTY in LIBERTY. The obverse field is mahogany-brown while the remainder of the coin has gunmetal toning. Faint contact is noted on the field near the portrait. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $7.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1812 1C Small Date, S-290, B-2, R.1, VG10 NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade Good 6. The Block 8 variety without a die flaw beneath the E in ONE. This circulated chestnut-tan cent shows only incidental contact along with a whisper of granularity. Classic Head cents are readily collected by die variety. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $235.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1812 1C Large Date, S-289, B-4, R.1, VG8 NGC. Our EAC Grade Good 4. Breen Die State IV with clash marks at ONE CENT and the right-side stars drawn toward the rim. The surfaces are medium brown but the centers exhibit gold and lilac undertones. The portrait exhibits several unobtrusive pinscratches. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $129.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
