Whitman Expo
1864 Copper Nickel, Polished Die One Cent MS FS-401, S-5 Values
Details
The final issue of this metal composition and the second lowest mintage to just the 1861. Slightly more common than the 1861 but more popular because of this massive change in the production of Indian Cents in 1864. Gems are scarce with the finest of those being quite rare.
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 bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon with arrows tied in at the bottom center.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,740,000
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1860-1864
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper Nickel, Polished Die
Variety 2:
FS-401, S-5
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
4.67 gr
Weight:
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1864
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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