1908-S Indian Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).

An exquisite Gem, both sides exhibit vivid reddish-orange color to satiny and smooth surfaces. Well struck, and a delight to behold. One of this cataloger's favorites, this was the first mintmarked cent in U.S. coinage history. Striking of the 1908-S began on November 27 of that year on presses that were normally used in the production of silver coins. With only a few weeks to go before year's end the 1908-S turned out to be a low mintage issue with 1,115,000 pieces delivered. Survivors have always been popular with numismatists, especially when they display the quality and eye appeal offered here.

PCGS# 2234. NGC ID: 2296.

PCGS Population: 64; 26 finer (MS-67 RD finest).