April 26, 2024
1875, United States. Nice Early Indian Head Cent Coin. VF
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1875, United States. Nice Early Indian Head Cent Coin. VF Condition: VF Mint Years: 1875 Reference: KM-90a. Denomination: Indian Head Cent Diameter: 19.1mm Material: Bronze Weight: 2.99gm Obverse: Indian head with headdress left above date. Legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1875Reverse: Denomination within wreath. Legend: ONE CENT Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed. ! The Indian Head one-cent coin, also known as an Indian Penny , was produced by the United States Mint from 1859 to 1909 at the Philadelphia Mint and in 1908 and 1909 at the San Francisco Mint. It was designed by James Barton Longacre, the engraver at the Philadelphia Mint.The obverse of the coin shows "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," the head of Liberty wearing a feather head dress of a Native American and the year of production. The word "LIBERTY" appears on the band of the head dress as is required on all United States coins. From 1859 to 1864 the design did not feature any mark of the designer. When the change to bronze (see below) occurred in 1864, Chief Engraver Longacre modified the portrait by sharpening the details. He added his initial "L" on the ribbon behind Liberty's neck as well. This design would continue until the end of the series, with a minor modification by Charles E. Barber in 1886.Two reverse designs were used for the series. In 1859 the reverse
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