1871 Shallow N Indian Head Cent PCGS MS 64 RB FS-901 Snow 5 *Scarce Die Pairing*
In 1870, 1871, and 1872, there were two reverse die pairing used: the Bold N and Shallow N. After 1869, the Shallow N was being phased out to the Bold N reverse but for the next few years, the Shallow N was still being used in production. 1871 is the toughest date to find with the Shallow N reverse, and according to Rick Snow, this reverse is necessary to include in a complete Indian Head Cent collection. Furthermore, this is the Snow 5 variant of the 71 Shallow N that was discovered by Tim Cartwright. There is a misplaced 1 coming out of the denticles between the 7 & 1 of the date. This example is over 50% red and has strong luster for the assigned 64 grade. I've noticed many 1871 S-5s feature porosity on the left side of the obverse and reverse like this example has, likely due to die corrosion. There is a planchet flaw in front of the nose too but is almost a feature of this coin's overall coolness! Pop 7 in 64 RB with only 3 higher in RB.
In 1870, 1871, and 1872, there were two reverse die pairing used: the Bold N and Shallow N. After 1869, the Shallow N was being phased out to the Bold N reverse but for the next few years, the Shallow N was still being used in production. 1871 is the toughest date to find with the Shallow N reverse, and according to Rick Snow, this reverse is necessary to include in a complete Indian Head Cent collection. Furthermore, this is the Snow 5 variant of the 71 Shallow N that was discovered by Tim Cartwright. There is a misplaced 1 coming out of the denticles between the 7 & 1 of the date. This example is over 50% red and has strong luster for the assigned 64 grade. I've noticed many 1871 S-5s feature porosity on the left side of the obverse and reverse like this example has, likely due to die corrosion. There is a planchet flaw in front of the nose too but is almost a feature of this coin's overall coolness! Pop 7 in 64 RB with only 3 higher in RB.
In 1870, 1871, and 1872, there were two reverse die pairing used: the Bold N and Shallow N. After 1869, the Shallow N was being phased out to the Bold N reverse but for the next few years, the Shallow N was still being used in production. 1871 is the toughest date to find with the Shallow N reverse, and according to Rick Snow, this reverse is necessary to include in a complete Indian Head Cent collection. Furthermore, this is the Snow 5 variant of the 71 Shallow N that was discovered by Tim Cartwright. There is a misplaced 1 coming out of the denticles between the 7 & 1 of the date. This example is over 50% red and has strong luster for the assigned 64 grade. I've noticed many 1871 S-5s feature porosity on the left side of the obverse and reverse like this example has, likely due to die corrosion. There is a planchet flaw in front of the nose too but is almost a feature of this coin's overall coolness! Pop 7 in 64 RB with only 3 higher in RB.
Coin Date: 1871
Denomination: Small Cent
Type: Indian Cent
Grade: MS 64 RB