1859 Indian Head Penny

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1859 Indian Head Penny Varieties
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Jennifer, your coin appears to be a copper-nickel (normal for the year) coin. Its definitley an 1859, but its not of silver composition. Even worn down as much as it is, it will still be thicker than the one cent coins that are made today. The Indian Head penny was introduced in 1859 with a composition of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel and a diameter of 19 mm and a weight of 4.67 grams. In 1864 the composition was changed to. In 1859, when Indian Head cents were first made, they were composed of 88 percent copper and 12 percent nickel. In 1864, the U.S. Mint stopped using nickel in the production of Indian Head pennies. The Indian Head cent, also known as an Indian Head penny, was a one-cent coin ($0.01) produced by the United States Bureau of the Mint from 1859 to 1909. It was designed by James Barton Longacre, the. 1859 Indian Head Cent Fine $49.99. 1859 Indian Head Cent VF $74.99. 1859 Indian Head Cent XF $129.99. 1859 Indian Head Cent MS-65 PCGS $2,179.00. Grade Mintage Population; 36,400,000: 193: 1860 Indian Head Cent.

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1859 Indian Head Penny Varieties

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The Flying Eagle Cent and Indian Head Cent were minted between 1856 and 1909. We have a great selection of Indian Head and Flying Eagle Cents all graded using strict Photograde standards. Grades available from almost good in condition to almost uncirculated. Add some of these exciting, and rare U.S. Coins to your collection today. These coins offer great value to todays' collector making for a collection that can be easily, and affordably added to, and handed down for generations to come.

Indian Head Penny Specials

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How to Grade Flying Eagle/Indian Head Cents

G4 Good
- Eagle: All details worn, but readable. Indian: No letters in LIBERTY readable, full to near full rims.
VG7 Very Good
- Eagle: Feather details and eye are evident, but worn. Indian: At lease three letters readable in LIBERTY.
F12 Fine
- Eagle: Eagle head details and feather tips sharp. Indian: LIBERTY completely readable, but weak in spots.
VF20 Very Fine
- Eagle: Feathers in right wing and tail show considerable detail. Indian: Slight, but even wear on LIBERTY.
EF40 Extremely Fine
- Eagle: Slight wear, all details sharp. Indian: Details and LIBERTY sharp. Slight wear on ribbon end.
AU50 Almost Uncirculated
- Eagle: Slight wear on eagle's left wing and breast. Indian: Slight wear above ear and lowest curl of hair.

Indian Head pennies, also known as the Indian Head Cent, were produced by the United States Mint and designed by Philadelphia Mint engraver James Barton Longacre from 1844 to 1869. Indian Head coins are highly sought after due to their rarity, and collectors will often buy Indian Head pennies at many times their face value.

Collectors in search of Indian Head Cents for sale will find that our selection is graded using strict Photograde standards, and spans across all production years.

These coins feature the head of Liberty with a feather head dress of a Native American on the obverse side along with text reading “United States of America.” There will be one of two designs on the reverse side, depending on the year; a coin from 1859 reads 'ONE CENT' inside a wreath of laurel, and the other, from 1860 until the end of production, has a similar design except that the text is inside a wreath of oak and olive. The reverse side also features a ribbon tied at the base of the wreath with a Federal shield above. Make the rare Indian Head Penny part of your collection while you can!