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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 2051 Coin Date: Indian Head Cent Denomination (Short): 1c Denomination (Long): One Cent Variety: 1859 Variety 2: Reverse of 1858 Desg: MS Composition: 0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel Mintage: 36,400,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Indian Head Cent Coinage Years: 1859 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 features the denomination ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath with a ribbon at the very bottom center. General Notes: The Type 1 Indian Cent lasts for just one year (1859) which is very common for the series. Just the reverse is different for this type as the obverse remains the same throughout the series.
PCGS #: 2051
