1900 Indian Cent - Variation?

asumeet · February 18, 2025 9:20AM

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 · February 18, 2025 9:47AM

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 · February 18, 2025 9:57AM

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

asumeet · February 18, 2025 10:20AM

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 · February 18, 2025 10:47AM

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 · February 18, 2025 10:54AM

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 · February 18, 2025 10:55AM

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.

1900 Indian Cent - Variation?

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