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 MS65+ Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Fiery copper-orange luster highlights rich cherry-red and deep auburn overtones on each side of this high-end Gem example. The combination of a sharp strike and a lack of any carbon spotting contribute to the superb eye appeal. This is an important offering, as NGC has encapsulated only 22 numerically finer coins within the Red and Brown color category (9/14). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $793.13. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1885 1C MS65+ Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Fiery copper-orange luster highlights rich cherry-red and deep auburn overtones on each side of this high-end Gem example. The combination of a sharp strike and a lack of any carbon spotting contribute to the superb eye appeal. This is an important offering, as NGC has encapsulated only 22 numerically finer coins within the Red and Brown color category (9/14). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $793.13. 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.
1885 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. At the MS66 grade level, this "common" date becomes a notable condition rarity; NGC has certified only 20 Red and Brown examples at this level (1 in 66 S), with just two finer (9/14). This representative boasts satiny luster beneath beautifully blended hues of rose, coppery-orange, and olive toning, while the strike is sharp and the surfaces are virtually free of any detectable flaws. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1885 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. At the MS66 grade level, this "common" date becomes a notable condition rarity; NGC has certified only 20 Red and Brown examples at this level (1 in 66 S), with just two finer (9/14). This representative boasts satiny luster beneath beautifully blended hues of rose, coppery-orange, and olive toning, while the strike is sharp and the surfaces are virtually free of any detectable flaws. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1884 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. The appeal of this coin is not so much in the high-grade scarcity of the issue, but in the sharp strike and luminous rose-red luster that highlights the recesses on each side, with rich burgundy-brown overtones in the central region. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $367.78. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1884 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. The appeal of this coin is not so much in the high-grade scarcity of the issue, but in the sharp strike and luminous rose-red luster that highlights the recesses on each side, with rich burgundy-brown overtones in the central region. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $367.78. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1884 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The proof Indian cent mintage of 1884 (3,942 pieces) exceeded collector demand for the issue, and the remaining pieces were purportedly purchased by dealers at or near face value. As a result, numerous high-grade pieces are extant, many exhibiting rich toning from years of storage in their original wrappers. This sharp Gem example is just such a piece, showing deep coppery-red and amber hues on each side. 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 $587.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1884 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. The proof Indian cent mintage of 1884 (3,942 pieces) exceeded collector demand for the issue, and the remaining pieces were purportedly purchased by dealers at or near face value. As a result, numerous high-grade pieces are extant, many exhibiting rich toning from years of storage in their original wrappers. This sharp Gem example is just such a piece, showing deep coppery-red and amber hues on each side. 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 $587.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
