PCGS PR67RD
PCGS PR66+RD
- PCGS #:
- 2410
- Designer:
- James Barton Longacre
- Edge:
- Plain
- Diameter:
- 19.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 3.11 grams
- Mintage:
- 1,475
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
- Auction Record:
- $22,913 • PR67RD • 05-16-2019 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 PCGS PR67+RD
GreatCollections, March 8, 2026, Lot 1899063 - $48,937.50. |
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#2 PCGS PR67RD
GreatCollections, February 25, 2024, Lot 147040 - $15,331.50. Old Green Holder. |
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#2 PCGS PR67RD
Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 16, 2019, Lot 280 - $22,912.50; "The Falcon Basic Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). |
#4 PCGS PR66+RD
Del Loy Hansen; "The D.L. Hansen Complete Basic Proof Set" (PCGS Set Registry). |
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#5 PCGS PR66RD
"The Richard Collection," Heritage Auctions, January 7, 2004, Lot 4578 - $2,530; "The Estate of Robert R. Rollins Collection, Part Two," Heritage Auctions, July 30, 2008, Lot 1182 - $2,185; Heritage Auctions, February 3, 2011, Lot 3100 - $2,530; "The Greensboro Collection, Part XI," Heritage Auctions, November 24, 2024, Lot 3045 - $5,760. Snow-PR1. |
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#5 PCGS PR66RD
"The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part IV," Heritage Auctions, February 25, 2021, Lot 3007 - $3,840; "The Chiro16 Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). |
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#5 PCGS PR66RD
The Heathgate Collection; "The Maltese Collection," Heritage Auctions, October 18, 2020, Lot 7081 - $2,040. |
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#5 PCGS PR66RD
"The Perfection 1 & 2 Collections, Part 1," Heritage Auctions, January 6, 2016, Lot 4565 - $3,290. |
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#5 PCGS PR66RD
Heritage Auctions, April 23, 2014, Lot 3097 - $4,112.50. |
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#5 PCGS PR66RD
American Numismatic Rarities, June 1, 2004, Lot 2322 - $3,750; "The Five Point Collection," Heritage Auctions, January 6, 2010, Lot 279 - $2,013; "The MKJ Collection," Heritage Auctions, April 18, 2012, Lot 3216 - $1,811.25. Red, gold, and sky blue toning on the obverse. |
| #5 PCGS PR66RD |
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#5 PCGS PR66RD
Goldberg Auctioneers, September 7, 2004, Lot 279 - $2,645; "Brad's Proof Indian Collection" (PCGS Set Registry). Red and violet patination. |
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#5 PCGS PR66RD
Goldberg Auctioneers, September 7, 2004, Lot 278 - $3,105. |
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#5 PCGS PR66RD
"The David Hall Collection, Part 2," Heritage Auctions, July 27, 2002, Lot 6130 - $2,185. |
#5 PCGS PR66RD
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The 1907 Indian Cent Proof
Proof coinage saw a slight dip in 1907, perhaps due to the summer recession that culminated in the collapse of the Knickerbocker Trust Company on October 22. For many denominations, the 1907 Proof issues followed the same visual aesthetic as those that preceded them. However, change was afoot as the Mint struggled to adapt Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Eagle and Double Eagle gold designs for circulation.
While 1907 marked the end of the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, the Half Eagle would see one final short production run in early 1908. Later that year, the Egyptian relief $2.50 and $5 gold coins designed by Bela Lyon-Pratt entered production. With the introduction of these new designs came a permanent shift in the fabric of American Proof coinage; instead of the brilliant finishes of the past, the new issues were primarily struck with a matte, satin, or sandblast appearance. Collectors at the time weren't keen on the change, but over time, numismatists grew to appreciate the unique character of these pieces. In this regard, the Proof releases of 1906–1908 represent the true end of an era in American coinage.
Collecting the 1907 Indian Cent Proof
The bronze composition of the 1907 Indian Cent Proof (#2410) is highly reactive; depending on how a coin was stored, its surfaces may remain vibrant, mellow, or develop a colorful patination. Typically, these coins lose their original "Mint Red" luster over time, toning to olive or brown. Due to the nature of the Proof finish, it is not unusual to see examples take on a vivid array of colors, including chocolate, blue, green, and magenta.
The 1907 Indian Cent Proof mintage of 1,475 represents the total number of Minor Proof and Silver Proof Sets offered that year. These sets also included the 1907 Liberty Nickel Proof (#3905). In the mid-1960s, hundreds of these sets were likely broken up as speculators sought to corner the market for the Proof nickel. Currently, the PCGS Census accounts for approximately 30% of the original mintage. While "Red" (RD) examples are scarce—and spot-free, evenly red examples are outright rare—collectors have no shortage of options when it comes to attractively toned examples in the "Red-Brown" (RB) and "Brown" (BN) categories.
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