1 Cent "Indian Head Cent" (with shield) , United States

1860-1864

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Liberty head wearing an Indian headdress and the date below

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1862

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Reverse

Description:

Shield at the top, face value in the middle and a knot tying the wreath holding arrows

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

ONE CENT

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Specifications

Weight4.67g
Diameter19mm
Thickness2.33mm
CompositionCopper-nickel (.880 copper, .120 nickel)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value1 Cent

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