Indian Head CentsType 2 Oak Wreath (1860-1864) After the initial year, the reverse of the Indian Cent was changed to an oak wreath with shield design. These were produced until the Civil War forced a change in composition. The Indian motif, designed by John Longacre, was actually Lady Liberty in an Indian headdress. The coins weighed 4.67 grams and were struck on plain edge planchets composed of .880 copper and .120 nickel.
Coin Features:
Obverse: Head of Liberty Facing Left wearing a Feather Crown.
Reverse: Oak Leaf Laureate with arrows at the base and a Heraldic Shield at the top.
This is a PCGS graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing an 1860 Indian Head Small Cent graded PR65. This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.
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