1863 U.S. Indian Head Copper Nickel Cent / Penny Coin Penny Circulated

Description

A classic Indian Head cent struck at the height of the Civil War. Obverse depicts Liberty with rounded bust in a Native American headdress. Reverse of coin features oak wreath and shield. Struck in copper nickel early Indian Head cents were often called nickels or nicks until 1866 and were later known as white cents. Recall the year Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation with this vintage coin today! Mintage 49 840 000
Designer Engraver James B Longacre
Metal Composition 88 Copper 12 Nickel
Minted at Philadelphia
Mass Weight 467 grams


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