coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) \ Indian Cents \ 1889
The 1889 Indian Head cent is a notable collectible coin from the United States, part of the Indian Head series produced from 1859 to 1909. It features a depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a Native American headdress on the obverse, with "ONE CENT" and a laurel wreath on the reverse. The 1889 date mark is considered relatively common among collectors compared to other years in the series. The coin is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, and it is popular among numismatists due to its historical significance and distinctive design.
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1889-P (Philadelphia) Indian Cents | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Indian Cents | 1889 | Philadelphia |
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1889-P (Philadelphia) Indian Cents | 1¢ (One Cent, Penny) | Indian Cents | 1889 | Philadelphia |