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Entry Details
Coin Date: 1863 Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): One Cent Variety: 6/6 Variety 2: S-14 Desg: MS Composition: 0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel Mintage: 49,840,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Indian Head Cent Coinage Years: 1860-1864 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 19 Weight (Grams): 4.67 Weight (Ounces): 0.165 Designer: James B. Longacre Edge: Plain 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 bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon with arrows tied in at the bottom center. General Notes: The 1863 is the largest mintage and the most common of the Copper-Nickel Indian Cents making it the ultimate type coins for the series. Only scarce in high-end gem, as anything less is very affordable and accessible. It normally comes with a strong strike and a wide array of luster and colors, good and bad.
NGC ID: 227J
