The obverse dies were changed in 1886 making 2 separate varieties that are differentiated by the placement of 'America.' These two varieties are worth about the same; but, it is popular knowledge that Variety 2 is slightly more scarce. All the color designations increase gradually from brown to red with all gems being very scarce.
| coinage-type | Indian Head, Shield Reverse (Bronze) |
| desg | MS |
| designer | James B. Longacre |
| diameter | 19 |
| edge | Plain |
| material | 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin |
| mintage | 17,650,000 |
| ngc-id | 272Y |
| 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 | 2154 |
| pcgs-number | 2154 |
| 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. |
| variety | Type 1 |
| weight-grams | 3.11 |
| year-display | 1864-1909 |