Indian Head Cent

This is an Indian Head Cent from 1896. The value is one cent.

United States 1898 Indian Head Cent – Bronze One Cent

Original 1898 United States Indian Head Cent, a classic late 19th-century American bronze coin.
The obverse features Liberty wearing a feathered headdress, surrounded by the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, with the date 1898 below.
The reverse displays the denomination ONE CENT within an oak wreath, surmounted by the United States shield.
This example is in circulated condition, with dark brown toning, moderate wear and scattered age-related surface marks. The portrait, date, denomination and major design elements remain clearly identifiable.
An appealing historic coin for collectors of Indian Head cents, 1898 US coins, American one cent pieces, 19th-century United States coinage and classic bronze coins.
Country: United States
Year: 1898
Denomination: 1 Cent
Type: Indian Head Cent
Metal: Bronze
Condition: Circulated, with dark natural patina and moderate wear
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