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Proof Indian Head Cents

The Indian Head cent series remains a collector favorite; and indeed, one of our first Bargain Collector columns took a good look at these classic, little coppers. Today, 1-cent aficionados find plenty of value in the wealth of red, brown or red-brown pieces in the higher Mint State grades. For those of us who feel that buying into that part of the Indian Head cent series is a bit like being scalped, it might seem ridiculous to think that there could be any sort of bargain stuck in among the proofs.

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