Description

United States of America.

Indian Head Cent 1859 (Series 1859-1909).

Variety 1 - Copper-Nickel, Laurel Wreath Reverse.

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.