1859 One Cent PR DCAM Values

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Indian Head Pennies, Proof (1859–1909)

1859 One Cent PR DCAM Values

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1859 One Cent PR DCAM Values

Details

Obverse: A portrait bearing the likeness of a Native American in full headdress framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom under the portrait.

Reverse: The reverse features the denomination ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath with a ribbon at the very bottom center.

Basic Information

GSID:

1469

Coin Date:

1859

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

800

Coinage Type:

Indian Head Cent

Coinage Years:

1859

Composition:

0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

3.11 gr

Weight:

0.11 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

19 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1859

Obverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering:

ONE CENT

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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