1859 Indian Head Cent - G
Add a historic piece of 19th-century American coinage to your collection with this 1859 Indian Head Cent in Good (G) condition. As the first-year issue of the Indian Head Cent series, this coin marks the beginning of one of America's most recognizable penny designs. Struck from 88% copper and 12% nickel, it features the thicker composition used during the series' earliest years.
Designed by James B. Longacre, the obverse features Liberty wearing a feathered headdress inscribed LIBERTY. The reverse displays ONE CENT surrounded by a simple laurel wreath, a one-year-only design that was replaced by the oak wreath and shield in 1860.
In Good (G) condition, this coin exhibits significant circulation wear while retaining an identifiable date and recognizable major design elements. Its first-year status, unique laurel wreath reverse, and historic copper-nickel composition make it an affordable addition to any Indian Head Cent collection or early American coin type set.
Photo Disclaimer: Stock photo shown. Actual coin may vary in color, toning, wear, surface marks, and overall appearance while remaining consistent with the stated Good (G) condition.
