Whitman Expo
Indian Head Cent 1859 One Cent PR CAM Reverse of 1858 Values
Details
Obverse: 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: The reverse features the denomination ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath with a ribbon at the very bottom center.
Basic Information
GSID:
80955
Coin Date:
Indian Head Cent
Denomination:
1c / One Cent
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
800
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
1859
Variety 2:
Reverse of 1858
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
3.11 gr
Weight:
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1859
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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