coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Indian Cents \ 1887
The 1887 Indian Cent is a type of collectible coin produced by the United States Mint, featuring a distinctive design that includes a portrait of Lady Liberty in a Native American headdress. This coin is part of the Indian Head cent series, which was minted from 1859 to 1909. The 1887 Indian Cent is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, and it has a face value of one cent. Collectors often seek out this coin for its historical significance, aesthetic appeal, and varying degrees of rarity based on condition and mintmark.
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1887 1c BN | 1c | Indian Cents | 1887 | Philadelphia |