1864 Copper Nickel, Polished Die One Cent MS FS-401, S-5 Values

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1864 Copper Nickel, Polished Die One Cent MS FS-401, S-5 Values

Details

The final issue of this metal composition and the second lowest mintage to just the 1861. Slightly more common than the 1861 but more popular because of this massive change in the production of Indian Cents in 1864. Gems are scarce with the finest of those being quite rare.

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 bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon with arrows tied in at the bottom center.

Basic Information

GSID:

285513

Coin Date:

1864

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

13,740,000

Coinage Type:

Indian Head Cent

Coinage Years:

1860-1864

Composition:

0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper Nickel, Polished Die

Variety 2:

FS-401, S-5

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, 1864

Obverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering:

ONE CENT

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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