1878 Indian Head Cent Good to Very Good Condition

The 1878 Indian Head Cent in Good to Very Good (G/VG) condition is a post-Civil War era copper coin struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Composed of 95% copper, this cent features Lady Liberty in a Native American headdress on the obverse and a laurel wreath surrounding the words "ONE CENT" on the reverse.

1878 Indian Head Cent G/VG

In G/VG condition, the coin shows moderate to heavy circulation wear. While details such as the headdress feathers and LIBERTY may be faint or partially visible, the date and general outline remain clear and identifiable. With a mintage of over 5.8 million, the 1878 issue is scarcer than later dates and is sought after for Indian Head cent type sets.