The 1862 is one of the more common Copper-Nickel Indian Cents making it an ideal type coins for the series. Only scarce in high-end gem as anything less is very much affordable and accessible. It normally comes with a strong strike and most notably the date displays quality, flashy luster.
| Country | United States of America |
| Year | 1862 |
| Serie | Indian Cents |
| Denomination | 1c |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| coinage-type | Indian Head, Shield Reverse (Copper Nickel) |
| desg | MS |
| designer | James B. Longacre |
| diameter | 19 |
| edge | Plain |
| material | 0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel |
| mintage | 28,075,000 |
| ngc-id | 227H |
| obverse-description | A portrait bearing the likeness of a Native American in full headdress framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom under the portrait. |
| pcgs-link | 2064 |
| pcgs-number | 2064 |
| reverse-description | The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon with arrows tied in at the bottom center. |
| weight-grams | 4.67 |
| year-display | 1860-1864 |