Indian Head cent

Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.

Period

1859-1909

Issuing entity

United States

A small United States one cent coin showing Liberty wearing a feathered headdress.

Historical context

Replaced the larger copper cent and was itself replaced by the Lincoln cent.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Composition change date and alloy details need transcription
  • Key dates and mintages require a verified catalogue
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