USA 1 cent Indian Head 1863
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 cent |
| Krause number | KM# 90 |
| Mintage | 460 |
| Metal | Copper-Nickel |
| thickness | 2 mm |
| diameter | 19 mm |
| weight | 4.67 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
People
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse:
Wreath
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
ONE CENT
Introduction of Coins
The mintage figure of 460 pieces represents the number of coins sold within the silver proof sets, and the actual total will never be known. This issue is fairly scarce, especially in comparison to the 1862 proofs, which have benefitted from an old hoard. Gem examples are elusive, though a good percentage of these proofs display cameo contrast.Read More
