RN Indian Cent with Irridescent Green and Purple Patina posted by Numinimist

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Eye-appealing coin at under 1/3 the cost of the PF66CAM I no longer own.

 

"It is better to want what you have than to have what you want." -Dalai Lama

 

What would make a great example of an Indian Cent type for a minimalist? I found a beautifully toned 1864 Bronze example, MS66RB with iridescent green and purple patina over a substantial residue of original mint red mixed with brown. Surfaces are considerably better than a MS66RD that I formerly owned.

 

I love original, attractively toned silver and nickel. Why not copper? Registry and coin values are lower for RB and BN designations, but it's difficult to have much attractive toning on a RD designation before it "falls" to RB. I think copper with eye-appealing toning in RB (and BN) designation is undervalued. Someday, attractively toned coins may be given a designation which will officially enhance their value.

 

Below is my pick for this slot. Though it's only the third finest I've owned, (I've also owned a PF66CAM.) I think it is the best.

 

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