The Type 1 Indian Cent lasts for just one year (1859) which is very common for the series. Just the reverse is different for this type as the obverse remains the same throughout the series.
| coinage-type | Indian Head, Wreath Reverse |
| desg | MS |
| designer | James B. Longacre |
| diameter | 19 |
| edge | Plain |
| material | 0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel |
| mintage | 36,400,000 |
| 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 | 2051 |
| pcgs-number | 2051 |
| reverse-description | The reverse features the denomination ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath with a ribbon at the very bottom center. |
| variety | 1859 |
| variety-2 | Reverse of 1858 |
| weight-grams | 4.67 |
| year-display | 1859 |