Indian Head Cents

Indian Head Pennies

US Cent Coins (small cents) are a great reflection of US history, making them fun to seek out and collect. Designed by James B. Longacre, Indian Head Cents (also known as Indian Pennies) were struck from 1859-1909. Indian Head Cents actually depict a representation of Liberty wearing an Indian headdress, rather than an actual Native American. These coins were popularly referred to as nickels or nicks prior to the release of nickel five-cent pieces. They were also later referred to as white cents.