1 Cent "Indian Head Cent" , United States

1864-1909

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Liberty with Indian headdress bearing the word Liberty with the date below

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1901

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Reverse

Description:

Shield and wreath with lettering centered and the mintmark below the date (1908 and 1909 only)

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

ONE CENT

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Specifications

Weight3.11g
Diameter19mm
Thickness1.47mm
CompositionBronze (.950 copper, .050 tin and zinc)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value1 Cent

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