Nice raw 1859 Indian cent - from an almost forgotten Dansco album

ElmerFusterpuck · September 2, 2023 9:03AM

I've posted this coin on Instagram as well, but posting it here for those that don't venture out there. 20+ years ago, I started a Flying Eagle/Indian Cent Dansco album and worked on it steadily until I got distracted by other stuff like toned Morgans and capped bust halves. Looking at it now, I realized it's a pretty nice set, with the coins in there ranging from VF to AU. I'm lacking the big ones, the 1877 and 1909-S but I do have some of the other tougher dates: 1866, 1867, 1868, 1876, 1878 and the 1908-S. The 1867 looks to be close to AU and the 1866 looks like a solid XF. I remember getting quite a few of these from Rick Snow back in the day, his eagle eye is impeccable! The page for the Flying Eagle and copper nickel cents is complete. Guess it's time to look for the rest of the dates. Some aren't too tough, like the 1875 and 1884 thru 1886 though finding a nice one might be a challenge. The 1859 here was bought from Teletrade ages ago, and without images. The description was spot on and was in a soapbox ANACS AU-55 holder. I remember paying $80 and I was pleasantly surprised when I got the coin. It's very well struck and has a decent amount of luster. It's picked up some light toning from the album, which adds to the appeal.