Whitman Expo
Indian Head Cent 1859 One Cent MS Reverse of 1858 Values
Details
The Type 1 Indian Cent lasts for just one year (1859) which is very common for the series. Just the reverse is different for this type as the obverse remains the same throughout the series.
Obverse: A portrait bearing the likeness of a Native American in full headdress framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom under the portrait.
Reverse: The reverse features the denomination ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath with a ribbon at the very bottom center.
Basic Information
GSID:
72335
Coin Date:
Indian Head Cent
Denomination:
1c / One Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
36,400,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
1859
Variety 2:
Reverse of 1858
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
4.67 gr
Weight:
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1859
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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