Olevian Numismatic Rarities
1900 Indian Head Cent PCGS Certified MS66RD
Product Description
In the first half of the 18th century, one cent coins were large, clunky copper pieces nearly the size of a modern half dollar. By 1856, the cost of producing these copper coins rose so high that the U.S. mint was forced to significantly reduce the size of the one cent coin. On May 25th, 1857 the mint debuted a new small diameter cent, the Flying Eagle cent, which was the same size as our modern-day Lincoln cent. However, due to difficulties in production and issues with strike quality, this new cent was quickly abandoned and replaced by the Indian Head cent, which was minted through 1909.
Initially, the coin was produced in a copper-nickel alloy before changing to bronze composition. The obverse of the Indian Head cent features Lady Liberty wearing a Native American war bonnet— regarded by the public at the time as a decidedly unusual headdress for a female figure of otherwise neoclassical Greek form. The reverse originally featured an olive wreath, which was later changed to a wreath of oak and other leaves with a shield at the apex. Indian cents remained in circulation through the 1940s until increasing value and interest among coin collectors rendered them scarce by 1950.
You will receive the unique coin shown in the photos housed in a plush-lined box with a certificate of authenticity.
Product Details
- Measurements
4.5"L x 4.5"W x 1.5"H
- OriginUnited States
— Type: Indian Cent: (1859-1909)
— Variety: Bronze Variety (1864-1909)
— Designer: James Barton Longacre
— Weight: 3.11 grams
— Diameter: 19.0 mm
— Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
— Obverse Design: Lady Liberty with feathered headdress, facing left
— Obverse Inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / DATE
— Reverse Design: Oak wreath and shield
— Reverse Inscription: ONE CENT
Quality Assurance: The product offered for sale in this listing has been certified by one or more professional certification services, so you can be confident in the authenticity and stated condition.
Please Note: You will receive the exact item(s) shown in the photos.
FAQ
The color of copper coins are designed within the grading as Brown (BN), Red-Brown (RB), and Red (RD). Red, like this coin, refers to a copper coin that has retained its full original copper color. Brown coins are tarnished to that color. Red-Brown is somewhere in between. Red coins are worth significantly more than Brown coins of the same grade.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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