1 Cent USA (1776 - ) Copper/Nickel

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Denomination:

1 Cent

Metal:

Copper

Nickel

State:

USA (1776 - )

Issue year(s):

1859

Catalog reference:

KM-87 (2)

Indian Head Cent Small Cents

Copper-Nickel Laurel Wreath Reverse (1859)

Designer – Engraver: James B Longacre
Metal Composition: 88% Copper – 12% Nickel
Diameter: 19 mm
Mass / Weight: 4.67 grams

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
1859 Indian Cent. NGC graded MS-63. Nicely toned which choice detail in the feathers and laurel wreath. The obverse of this one-year Type coin shows UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, an Indian head facing to the left, wearing a feather bonnet. The word LIBERTY is shown on the band across the bonnet, a ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-01
1859. PCGS graded AU-58. One-year Type. Like the Flying Eagle Cents, James B. Longacre designed the Indian Cents. This period saw a transition in One Cent pieces from the old heavy large cents (last minted in 1857) through still thick but lighter (72-grain) copper-nickel cents of 1856-64, and ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1859. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC Approved. Well struck and lightly toned. One-year Type. The plain laurel wreath was replaced in 1860 with one of oak leaves, topped by the Union shield (PCGS # 2052) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. Categories: Flying Eagle Cents and Indian Head Cents

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1859. PCGS graded MS-65. Satin surfaces that are well frosted with pleasant, glowing copper-nickel color. So much, then, for the luster, though collectors who have the opportunity to view this original Gem 65 before the sale will enjoy spending several minutes studying the beautiful surfaces. ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1858 Pattern Cent. Copper-Nickel, Plain Edge. Judd-211. Pollock-255. Rarity 4. SEGS graded PR-63, our grade is PR-60. The obverse features the Rounded Bust hub variety used to strike regular issue Indian Cents from 1860 through early 1864. The reverse exhibits an oak wreath surrounding the den ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2014-06-09
1859, United States. Indian Head Cent Coin. Scarce 1st date of issue. XF-AU! Denomination: Indian CentReference: KM-87 ($100 in XF!) Mint Years: 1859 (first date of type!) Condition: Minor greenish deposits in reverse, otherwise a nice XF-AU! Material: Copper-Nickel Diameter: 19m ...

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