This coin is anything but rare, just check out any major auction.

This coin was brought from Rick Snow. It got the PS designation but only, in my opinion, because of the date. This coin is poorly struck on the its right side, including the date and AMERICA on the obverse and the bow and arrows on the reverse. The fact that I bought it means the only person I really have to complain about is myself. I chose the coin. With that said I am a bit tired of hearing that this is the toughest issue of the Indian series to obtain. This date is anything but rare. Because of the value, er price, even in low grades, every auction has multitudes of 1877s. The only difficulty in obtaining a nice one is the depth of your bank account.

Compare this to the 1859 1c proof cameo Indian that I waited years to find a nice example with true cameo contrast. The 1859 is a rare coin. The 1877 is a pedestrian coin that costs and arm and leg.

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