1899 Indian Head - Wow! Worthy of its own post!

[West Jersey Detecting]

I found this beauty this morning along with the 1817 Large Cent posted here:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,248802.0.html

This is probably the nicest Indian I have ever dug! There is absolutely no wear on the coin. This coin may even grade at AU or higher!

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

I was told by a dealer buddy that they didn't do that kinda proof back then that a proof coin for like a indain head would be a red or red/brown with luster.. I'm not saying your wrong just passing on what a dealer buddy told me once when I asked about proofs from 1800's...

All Indian Heads had a reddish hue when they came from the mint, just like the bronze Lincolns. The coins turn dark brown from interaction from the soil. Some of the ones I find are chocolate, like this one actually is (See photo), others are almost black. Very few from my area are greenies.

 

[traderoftreasures]

mama mama mama mama

 

[HolyDiver]

That is one amazing coin. Congrats!

 

[Hardrock]

NICE JOB!BEAUTIFUL COIN,great find for sure,not always are the rare coins in the condition of this one so it grades high and the value goes with it, WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hardrock

 

[muttandjeeps]

Amazing find Neil! The condition of that Indian is unbelievable, totally worthy of its own post

 

[Michiganne]

One beautiful IH, Neil! Congrats!

HH

 

[starwarsblazer]

Very nice find, and in great shape too! Grats!

 

[creeper71]

I was told by a dealer buddy that they didn't do that kinda proof back then that a proof coin for like a indain head would be a red or red/brown with luster.. I'm not saying your wrong just passing on what a dealer buddy told me once when I asked about proofs from 1800's...

All Indian Heads had a reddish hue when they came from the mint, just like the bronze Lincolns. The coins turn dark brown from interaction from the soil. Some of the ones I find are chocolate, like this one actually is (See photo), others are almost black. Very few from my area are greenies.

Yes I know this... I was just sayin that a Indain head that are STILL red or Red/brown with lil to no wear might be considered a proof....

 

[outlaw007]

extremely awesome indian and large cent!

 

[briankb70]

beautiful coins !!!!!!