Indian Head Cent 1859, First year of issue. Sold.
$44
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Obverse: Indian Head design first issued in 1859 is actually a representation of Liberty wearing an Indian headdress.
Designer: James B. Longacre.
Legend: United States OF AMERICA 1859.
Reverse: Laurel wreath with ONE CENT in the center.
Catalogue: KM#87.
Mintage: 36,400,000.
Copper-Nickel, 4.67g, 19mm.
Grade: US F-12.
SOLD.