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1 Cent "Indian Head Cent" (without shield) , United States
1859

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Liberty wearing an Indian headdress and the date below
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1859
Engravers:
James Barton Longacre
Reverse
Description:
Value within wreath
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
ONE CENT
Engravers:
James Barton Longacre
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Year1859
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