1859 USA Cent VG-F (VG10)

1859 USA Cent VG-F (VG-10)

The "Indian Head" US Cent replaced the "Flying Eagle" design in 1859, as the Flying Eagle design caused production difficulties.

Obverse: Liberty wearing an Indian headdress with the date below and country around.
Reverse: Denomination within a wreath.

Specifications:
Engraver: James Barton Longacre
Composition: 0.880 copper, 0.120 nickel
Weight: 4.67 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Edge: Plain
Mint: Philadelphia, USA
Mintage: 36,400,000