coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Indian Cents \ 1872 \ Philadelphia
The Indian Cent, also known as the Indian Head Cent, was minted by the United States from 1859 to 1909. The 1872 Indian Cent, struck in Philadelphia, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, depicting Lady Liberty in a feathered headdress on the obverse and a wreath encircling the denomination on the reverse. This particular coin is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, and its production varied in quantity, impacting its collectible value. The 1872 Indian Cent is of interest to numismatists due to its historical significance and design.
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1872 1c BN | 1c | Indian Cents | 1872 | Philadelphia |