coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Indian Cents \ 1886
Indian Cents were produced by the United States Mint from 1859 to 1909. The 1886 Indian Cent features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, depicting Lady Liberty wearing a feathered headdress on the obverse and a wreath on the reverse. The coin is made of 88% copper and 12% nickel and has a unique composition that contributes to its collector value. The 1886 Indian Cent is sought after by numismatists due to its historical significance and its place in American coinage.
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1886 1c Type 1 BN | 1c | Indian Cents | 1886 | Philadelphia |