1 Cent - "Indian Head Cent" (Copper Nickel Pattern) , United States
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Liberty facing left wearing a stylized Native American Headdress.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1863 LIBERTY L
Reverse
Wreath containing denomination with a shield above.
Latin
ONE CENT
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