1886 1C Type Two PR64+ Red and Brown NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The last feather of the Indian's headdress points to the space between C and A of AMERICA: the chief diagnostic for the Type Two Indian cent design that began in 1886, designed by Charles Barber. The fields are highly reflective on each side of this near-Gem proof specimen. The variegated toning array includes hues of steel-green, peach-red, and tan. No contact marks or hairlines restrict the grade of this attractive, high-end example. Census: 8 in 64 (1 in 64+) Red and Brown, 7 finer (9/14). 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 @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1762.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1886 1C Type One PR64 Brown NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Deeply toned with a combination of olive-brown and chocolate-brown coloration blended over the obverse, while gold and pale blue-green hues appear on the reverse. The motifs are fully brought up and the surfaces are mark-free and carbon-free. 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 @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $235.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1886 1C Type One PR64 Brown NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Deeply toned with a combination of olive-brown and chocolate-brown coloration blended over the obverse, while gold and pale blue-green hues appear on the reverse. The motifs are fully brought up and the surfaces are mark-free and carbon-free. 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 @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $235.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1886 1C Type One MS64 Red and Brown NGC. On the Type One cent, the lowest headdress feather points between the IC in AMERICA. The present well struck near-Gem has coruscating luster and is virtually free from contact. Substantial sun-gold is present, although Liberty and the left obverse field display attractive jade-green toning. Coined from deeply clashed dies. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $763.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1886 1C Type One MS64 Red and Brown NGC. On the Type One cent, the lowest headdress feather points between the IC in AMERICA. The present well struck near-Gem has coruscating luster and is virtually free from contact. Substantial sun-gold is present, although Liberty and the left obverse field display attractive jade-green toning. Coined from deeply clashed dies. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $763.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1885 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. A thick array of olive, amber, coppery-orange, and rose-red hues encompasses each side of this boldly struck representative, partially muting the frosty underlying luster. Deeper russet and burgundy colors are seen over the right obverse surfaces. A single carbon spot is seen on the reverse near the T in CENT. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1885 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. A thick array of olive, amber, coppery-orange, and rose-red hues encompasses each side of this boldly struck representative, partially muting the frosty underlying luster. Deeper russet and burgundy colors are seen over the right obverse surfaces. A single carbon spot is seen on the reverse near the T in CENT. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1885 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Cent production declined in 1885. But Mint State examples of this year are somewhat more available than are those of similarly low-mintage dates of the 1870s, suggesting that the high mintages of the early 1880s were still supplying the needs of commerce. This piece displays beautiful hues of olive, rose, and coppery-orange luster highlighting boldly struck motifs. A carbon spot is noted within the lower headdress feathers. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1885 1C MS64+ Red and Brown NGC. CAC. An unusually lustrous example, boasting significantly more red than brown. The color is primarily pale orange-gold, though the central reverse exhibits deeper olive-red toning. A sharp strike heightens the overall appeal. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1885 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Cent production declined in 1885. But Mint State examples of this year are somewhat more available than are those of similarly low-mintage dates of the 1870s, suggesting that the high mintages of the early 1880s were still supplying the needs of commerce. This piece displays beautiful hues of olive, rose, and coppery-orange luster highlighting boldly struck motifs. A carbon spot is noted within the lower headdress feathers. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
