1879 Indian Head Cent VF
Numismatic
1879 Indian Head Cent VF
The 1879 Indian Head Cent represents a classic era of United States minor coinage. Struck in Philadelphia, this one-cent piece is composed of an alloy containing 95 percent copper, with the remaining 5 percent made of tin and zinc. It survives today in Very Fine condition, showing the clear details of its nineteenth-century craftsmanship. On the obverse, the coin depicts Liberty wearing a feathered ceremonial headdress, a design created by James B. Longacre. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA arches around the portrait, with the date 1879 positioned clearly at the bottom. The reverse features the denomination ONE CENT placed boldly in the center. This text is encircled by a stylized wreath, creating a balanced and symmetrical frame that defines the look of this historic copper issue.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1879 |
| Grade | Very Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Cent |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
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