1900 Indian Cent - Variation?

asumeet

I have what I believe to be a 1900 1C, RD (Regular Strike), and although I am a novice, this is one of the cleanest that I have ever seen. I’m curious if this is indeed the right classification, but I’m aware there’s also some sub-types (FS-301 or FS-302) and I cannot find anything that tells me the difference.

On the PCGS site, they have pictures of MS67+ and I’m sort of in shock at how similar mine is. Am I crazy? Or do I have a gem here? I’ve tried to take the best pictures I can, but even these are sort of blurring a few details. But all I can say is it outshines anything I’ve seen. What does this crowd say?

hummingbird_coins

If your coin is FS-301, it would look like this:

If your coin is FS-302, it would look like this:

Your coin looks like it may have been cleaned, but I can't really tell due to the lighting. It looks like something is going on in the center of the reverse (residue?) that might preclude a straight grade even if the coin has not been cleaned.

asumeet

Some of that is doubling / blurring from me trying to hold the camera still. Trying to get better scans.

asumeet

Ok here we go. Some closer & better pictures of the back.

Based on your variation explanation, maybe I’m just dumb, but still have no idea if I have 301 or 302.

TomB

Howdy and welcome.

This part of "the crowd" thinks the coin might be AU, might have been dipped and is not as nice as an MS67+. Good luck.

Shurke

Hard to tell for sure, but I see what might be either rub or a cleaning on the Indian’s face. My most optimistic guess would be an AU grade.

Copperindian

From the pics, I don’t believe the coin is either a 301 or 302. I don’t see any other attributes that would make it a variety. But, it could be the pics.
As @hummingbird_coins points out, there is some type of residue on the rev; I also see it on the obv to a lesser extent. It could be from an old cleaning, or possibly PVC.
I think this would be a details coin - uncirculated. Even if it were to straight grade, I think it would be RB, not RD.
Finally, straight graded, I see too many marks for a 67. Still, it’s a neat album coin - there is nice color & some PL qualities.