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1 Cent "Indian Head Cent"
| Bronze (.950 copper, .050 tin and zinc) | 3.11 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1864-1909 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (.950 copper, .050 tin and zinc) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#2356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Shield and wreath with lettering centered and the mintmark below the date (1908 and 1909 only)
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE CENT
Engraver: James Barton Longacre
Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge
Plain
Comment
Minted for over 50 years, Indian Head cents are widely considered the most beautiful copper coins in American history. Introduced shortly before the War between the States in 1859, they were struck by the U.S. Mint until 1909. Designed by James Longacre, these historic cents were the nation's first coinage tribute to the noble, proud American Indian. His Longacre design also represented the first time that official United States Mint coins featured a distinctly American motif. The standard weight of this coin was 48 grains.1864
