1864 Bronze Indian Head Cent Extra Fine/Almost Uncirculated (XF/AU) Condition

The 1864 Indian Head Cent in Extra Fine to About Uncirculated condition is an example of 19th-century American small cent coinage. Designed by James B. Longacre, the obverse features Lady Liberty wearing a Native American headdress, while the reverse displays the classic wreath and shield motif. This Philadelphia issue had a moderate mintage and has survived in relatively limited numbers in higher circulated grades, making well-preserved pieces like this especially appealing to collectors.

History: During the Civil War, nearly all gold and silver, and eventually the copper-nickel cent, disappeared from circulation n the Midwest and East. In larger cities, tin, copper, cent-sized tokens began to be issued by merchants to fill the void left by the missing cents. The government stepped in an with the Act of April 22, 1864, issued its own thin, bronze coin and made the issuance of the merchant's tokens illegal.

Indian Head Cent Variety 3 Bronze 1864-1909

In XF/AU condition, these 1864 Indian Head Cent coins have minimal wear with traces of luster remaining.