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Indian Head (1859-1909)

The Indian Head one cent coin was produced by the United States Mint from 1859 to 1909. It was designed by James Barton Longacre, the engraver at the Philadelphia Mint. more...

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The obverse of the coin shows "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", the head of a Native American wearing a feather head dress, and the year of production. The word "LIBERTY" appears on the band of the head dress.

The coin's reverse side shows "ONE CENT" within an oak wreath (a laurel wreath before 1860), with three arrows inserted under the ribbon that binds the two branches of the wreath. Between the ends of the branches is the shield of the United States.

Composition

The coins struck between 1859 and 1864 contained 88% copper and 12% nickel, as required by law. In 1864, the weight of the coins was reduced from 72 grains to the present weight of 48 grains, and the alloy changed to 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Research in 1863 indicated that bronze was an excellent alloy for minor coins, and so the copper-nickel alloy was discontinued. Another possible contributing factor for the alloy change was the whitish color of the early cents, which combined with their size was enough to confuse many merchants into thinking they were dimes, much as more recent cashiers shunned the Susan B. Anthony (minted 1979-1981) dollar coin for having dimensions similar to a quarter. In any event, total production of the Indian Head cent was 1,849,648,000 pieces.

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1867 Indian Cent Ag/G Repunched Date Fs-01-1867-3011867 Indian Cent Ag/G Repunched Date Fs-01-1867-301 $47.00 1894 Indian Head Penny. Xf Brown1894 Indian Head Penny. Xf Brown
1869 Indian Cent F Detail1869 Indian Cent F Detail $53.00 1909 S Indian Head Cent - Key Date!1909 S Indian Head Cent - Key Date!
*Excellent Bu 1900 "Bold Liberty - 4 Diamonds" Indian Head Cent Coin Lot: Nice**Excellent Bu 1900 "Bold Liberty - 4 Diamonds" Indian Head Cent Coin Lot: Nice* Anacs Certified 1908 Indian Head Cent, Ef 40, super niceAnacs Certified 1908 Indian Head Cent, Ef 40, super nice $19.97
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1861 Indian Head Cent: Full Liberty-Nicely Preserved!1861 Indian Head Cent: Full Liberty-Nicely Preserved! $18.00 9 Indians all have " Full Liberty", 1890,92,97,99-1​902 ,05,05,06,079 Indians all have " Full Liberty", 1890,92,97,99-1​902 ,05,05,06,07
Partial Indian Head Cent Collection Set 9 Diff Bin Partial Indian Head Cent Collection Set 9 Diff Bin $42.70 Roll Indian Head & Wheat Cents, many old datesRoll Indian Head & Wheat Cents, many old dates $9.97
Old Roll Wheat Pennies W 1911D & 1897 Indian Head ShowingOld Roll Wheat Pennies W 1911D & 1897 Indian Head Showing $6.59 1909 Indian Cent Xf/Au Extra Fine /About Uncirculated1909 Indian Cent Xf/Au Extra Fine /About Uncirculated $26.00
1865 Indian Head Eagle Cent #D5201865 Indian Head Eagle Cent #D520 $0.99 1909 fine indian cent1909 fine indian cent $12.00
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22 Different Indian Head Cent Pennies Anywhere Between 1857-1909 Wow #2522 Different Indian Head Cent Pennies Anywhere Between 1857-1909 Wow #25 1865 Indian Head Penny .Higher Grade1865 Indian Head Penny .Higher Grade $0.25
Roll Of Wheat/Indian Cents #2860 1909 Indian{S?}& 1901 Barber Dime Showing! Roll Of Wheat/Indian Cents #2860 1909 Indian{S?}& 1901 Barber Dime Showing! 1860 Indian Head Cent Penny A5501 A Fine F Key Date Rare C/N Liberty Coin1860 Indian Head Cent Penny A5501 A Fine F Key Date Rare C/N Liberty Coin
1905 P 1C Indian Head Cent (Ngc Ms65 Rd) Ms 65 Red 1905 P 1C Indian Head Cent (Ngc Ms65 Rd) Ms 65 Red Indian head penny 1863 vgIndian head penny 1863 vg
1879 Indian Head Penny In About Very G Condition #29121879 Indian Head Penny In About Very G Condition #2912 $13.00 Indian Commemorative coin 1968 Bronze 100 Years of Progress Navajo Trible CentinIndian Commemorative coin 1968 Bronze 100 Years of Progress Navajo Trible Centin
1860 Indian Head Cent: Copper-Nickel !1860 Indian Head Cent: Copper-Nickel ! $2.25 1859 Indian Head Cent One Cent 1c Penny1859 Indian Head Cent One Cent 1c Penny $1.00
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C-Usa 1865 Indian Cent Ag/GC-Usa 1865 Indian Cent Ag/G 1867 Indian Head Cent - Low Mintage - Semi-Key!1867 Indian Head Cent - Low Mintage - Semi-Key!
1872 Indian Head penny Early U.S One cent Semi Key Date1872 Indian Head penny Early U.S One cent Semi Key Date 6 Indian Head Penny Pennies 1900 1901 1902 1903 1908 #766 Indian Head Penny Pennies 1900 1901 1902 1903 1908 #76
1890 1897 1899 Indian Head Cent Coin - Lot of 31890 1897 1899 Indian Head Cent Coin - Lot of 3 $3.00 Awesome 1906 Indian Head Liberty Penny Coin - Hard To Find! #4Awesome 1906 Indian Head Liberty Penny Coin - Hard To Find! #4 $9.99
Roll Of Wheat/Indian Cents #2863 1931 D Semi Key& Bu "S" Mint Dime Showing! Roll Of Wheat/Indian Cents #2863 1931 D Semi Key& Bu "S" Mint Dime Showing! 1909 Indian Head Cent Superb Gem Bu + 100% Red Original1909 Indian Head Cent Superb Gem Bu + 100% Red Original
Wheat Penny Roll, *10 - 15 Indian Heads Every roll* Good Coins L@KWheat Penny Roll, *10 - 15 Indian Heads Every roll* Good Coins L@K $14.49 1860 Indian Head Cent Circulated (17884)1860 Indian Head Cent Circulated (17884) $14.95
1890 Indian Head Penny-#16951890 Indian Head Penny-#1695 *Sharp 1902 "Bold Liberty - 3 1/2 Diamonds" Indian Head Cent Coin Lot: Nice Xf+**Sharp 1902 "Bold Liberty - 3 1/2 Diamonds" Indian Head Cent Coin Lot: Nice Xf+*
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1857 flying eagle cent1857 flying eagle cent $3.25 Rare_1864_India​N_H ead_Cent_Cop​Per_Nic kle_With Low Shipping L@K NowRare_1864_India​N_H ead_Cent_Cop​Per_Nic kle_With Low Shipping L@K Now $9.99
1909 Indian Head Cent1909 Indian Head Cent $20.00 1906 Indian Head Penny Choice Xf+ Super Strong Liberty! a2331906 Indian Head Penny Choice Xf+ Super Strong Liberty! a233
1895 Ihc W/Full Date Visible-Nice Old Coin 1895 Ihc W/Full Date Visible-Nice Old Coin $1.59 Shotgun Roll -Indian Heads Show On Both Ends Of Roll e pics of both endShotgun Roll -Indian Heads Show On Both Ends Of Roll e pics of both end $10.99
1890 Indian Head Cent, Ms+. "Neat Planchet Crack" Original with great Eye Appeal1890 Indian Head Cent, Ms+. "Neat Planchet Crack" Original with great Eye Appeal $119.00 1908-S Indian Head Cent: Full Liberty &Shield: Pleasing Chocolate Brown Surfaces1908-S Indian Head Cent: Full Liberty &Shield: Pleasing Chocolate Brown Surfaces $130.00
Old Roll Wheat Pennies W Fine 1863 & 1905 Indian Head Showing On EndsOld Roll Wheat Pennies W Fine 1863 & 1905 Indian Head Showing On Ends $5.75 Partial Indian Head Cent Collection Set 39 Different Pennies 1859-1909Partial Indian Head Cent Collection Set 39 Different Pennies 1859-1909 $53.76
Old Shotgun Penny Roll 1863 Civil War Token & Indian Head Penny Showing # 121Old Shotgun Penny Roll 1863 Civil War Token & Indian Head Penny Showing # 121 $42.26 1907 Indian Head Cent. Ms+. Bu Red-Brown, 100% Genuine!1907 Indian Head Cent. Ms+. Bu Red-Brown, 100% Genuine! $119.00
9 Different Year Indian Head Penny Cent #6969 Different Year Indian Head Penny Cent #696 1864 Indian Head Cent, Very Fine1864 Indian Head Cent, Very Fine
Roll Of Wheat/Indian Cents #2864 Bu 1943 D Steel & 1909 Vdb {S?} Showing! Roll Of Wheat/Indian Cents #2864 Bu 1943 D Steel & 1909 Vdb {S?} Showing! Indian Head Cent - 1900 - Free Shipping!Indian Head Cent - 1900 - Free Shipping!
C-Usa 1909 Indian Cent VgC-Usa 1909 Indian Cent Vg C-Usa 1864 Indian Cent Vg Copper-NickelC-Usa 1864 Indian Cent Vg Copper-Nickel
Roll Of Wheat/Indian Cents #2859 1911 S Key Date& 1907 Fl Indian Showing ! Roll Of Wheat/Indian Cents #2859 1911 S Key Date& 1907 Fl Indian Showing ! 1907 Indian Head Cent - Sharp Coin - Nice Full Liberty - Free Shipping - Bz41907 Indian Head Cent - Sharp Coin - Nice Full Liberty - Free Shipping - Bz4
1905 xf-au indian cent 1905 xf-au indian cent $12.00 1863 Indian Head Penny. Choice Xf1863 Indian Head Penny. Choice Xf
Indian Head Penny 1862Indian Head Penny 1862 $4.34 Decent 1860 Indian Head Cent, Nice Copper Nickel Cn PennyDecent 1860 Indian Head Cent, Nice Copper Nickel Cn Penny $3.80
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1859 - 1869 Complete Run Lot of 11 Indian Head Small Cent Penny Coins1859 - 1869 Complete Run Lot of 11 Indian Head Small Cent Penny Coins Roll Of Wheat/Indian Cents #2861 1876 Semi Key Indian& 1860 Indian Showing! Roll Of Wheat/Indian Cents #2861 1876 Semi Key Indian& 1860 Indian Showing!
1860 Round Bust Indian Head Cent, Fine1860 Round Bust Indian Head Cent, Fine Old Roll Wheat Pennies W/ Nice 1909 Vdb S? & 1907 Indian Head ShowingOld Roll Wheat Pennies W/ Nice 1909 Vdb S? & 1907 Indian Head Showing $13.51
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Very Nicely Detailed 1893 Indian Head Cent-With LibertyVery Nicely Detailed 1893 Indian Head Cent-With Liberty Us Coin 1899 Indian Head Cent CopperUs Coin 1899 Indian Head Cent Copper $0.99
1867 Indian Head Cent: Well Struck With All Liberty Letters-Partial​: vf Plus!1867 Indian Head Cent: Well Struck With All Liberty Letters-Partial​: vf Plus! 1902 Liberty Nickel1902 Liberty Nickel $0.99
Indian head centsIndian head cents $6.00 1909 Indian Cent Penny Vf Very Fine Nice Coin1909 Indian Cent Penny Vf Very Fine Nice Coin $18.00
Us Usa Indian Head Penny 1892 Nice Old Antique Coin Free Domestic ShippingUs Usa Indian Head Penny 1892 Nice Old Antique Coin Free Domestic Shipping 1 Very Nice Indian Head Penny Pennies 1905 #781 Very Nice Indian Head Penny Pennies 1905 #78
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1923 S Buffalo Nickel Ag grade1923 S Buffalo Nickel Ag grade 1904 Indian Head Penny Beautiful*High​Er Grade* Yall Come Back Now Ya Hear!1904 Indian Head Penny Beautiful*High​Er Grade* Yall Come Back Now Ya Hear! $9.50
1897 Indian Head Penny1897 Indian Head Penny $0.99 Rare_1860_India​N_H ead_Cent_Ful​L_Liber ty + 3 Diamonds_High_G​Rad e_With Low S/HRare_1860_India​N_H ead_Cent_Ful​L_Liber ty + 3 Diamonds_High_G​Rad e_With Low S/H $19.99
Nice 1895 Indian Head Cent (Penny)-Old Us Coin-116 YrsNice 1895 Indian Head Cent (Penny)-Old Us Coin-116 Yrs (B)*1908 Indian Head Cent with Partial Liberty* Combined and Low Shipping *(B)*1908 Indian Head Cent with Partial Liberty* Combined and Low Shipping *
Vintage 1906 Indian Head PendantVintage 1906 Indian Head Pendant $1.54 1871 - 1879 Near Complete Run Lot of 7 Indian Head Small Cent Penny Coins1871 - 1879 Near Complete Run Lot of 7 Indian Head Small Cent Penny Coins
Penny Roll Indian Heads Tails On Both Ends Of Rolls d pictures of both endsPenny Roll Indian Heads Tails On Both Ends Of Rolls d pictures of both ends $10.99 1860 Indian Head penny Early U.S One cent Nice Details1860 Indian Head penny Early U.S One cent Nice Details
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1859-79, Indian Head (1859-1909), Small Cents, Coins: US
1880-1909, Indian Head (1859-1909), Small Cents, Coins: US
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