Name: Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]
SKU: 80956

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Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 PR DCAM [Type]

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Obverse Description

A portrait bearing the likeness of a Native American in full headdress framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom under the portrait.

Reverse Description

The reverse features the denomination ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath with a ribbon at the very bottom center.

Catalog Information

GSID: 80956

Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1859

Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering: ONE CENT

Weight (gr): 3.11 gr

Weight (oz): 0.11 oz

Strike Type: Proof

Diameter: 19

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Variety: 1859

Variety 2: Reverse of 1858

Coin Date: Indian Head Cent

Denomination: 1c

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 800

Coinage Type: Indian Head Cent

Coinage Years: 1859

Composition: 0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel

PCGS #: 92246

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