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Indian Head Cents
1859 to 1909
Indian Head Cents
Indian Head Cents
Copper-Nickel Issues
1859 to 1864
Indian Head Cents
Copper-Nickel Issues
Indian Head Cents
Bronze Issues
1864 to 1909
Indian Head Cents
Bronze Issues
Indian Head Cents
Proof Only Issues
1859 to 1909
Indian Head Cents
Proof Only Issues
1859 to 1864
Indian Head Cents
Proof Only Issues
1864 to 1909
Indian Head Cents
Proof Only Issues
Indian Head Cents
Copper-Nickel
Proof Issues
Indian Head Cents
Bronze Proof Issues
Flying Eagle Cents
& Indian Head Cents
1856 to 1909
Flying Eagle Cents
& Indian Head Cents
Flying Eagle Cents
& Indian Head Cents
1856 to 1864
Indian Cents
1859 to 1909
Indian Cents
Indian Cents
Copper-Nickel Issues
1859 to 1864
Indian Cents
Copper-Nickel Issues
Indian Cents
Bronze Issues
1864 to 1909
Indian Cents
Bronze Issues
Indian Cents
Proof Only Issues
1859 to 1909
Indian Cents
Proof Only Issues
1859 to 1864
Indian Cents
Proof Only Issues
1864 to 1909
Indian Cents
Proof Only Issues
Indian Cents
Copper-Nickel
Proof Issues
Indian Cents
Bronze Proof Issues
Flying Eagle Cents
& Indian Cents
1856 to 1909
Flying Eagle Cents
& Indian Cents
Flying Eagle Cents
& Indian Cents
1856 to 1864
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About Flying Eagle and Indian Cents
With Proofs
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
The outbreak of the Civil War led to hoarding of all circulating coins. A public acceptance of circulating bronze tokens caused the Mint to change the composition to 95 parts copper and 5 parts mixed tin and zinc. Late in 1864, designer Longacre’s initial was added to the obverse.
About Flying Eagle and Indian Cents
Business Strikes Only
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
The outbreak of the Civil War led to hoarding of all circulating coins. A public acceptance of circulating bronze tokens caused the Mint to change the composition to 95 parts copper and 5 parts mixed tin and zinc. Late in 1864, designer Longacre’s initial was added to the obverse.
About Flying Eagle and Indian Cents
Proof Only
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
The outbreak of the Civil War led to hoarding of all circulating coins. A public acceptance of circulating bronze tokens caused the Mint to change the composition to 95 parts copper and 5 parts mixed tin and zinc. Late in 1864, designer Longacre’s initial was added to the obverse.
About Flying Eagle and Indian Cents
Copper-Nickel Coinage
with Proofs
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
The outbreak of the Civil War led to hoarding of all circulating coins. A public acceptance of circulating bronze tokens caused the Mint to change the composition to 95 parts copper and 5 parts mixed tin and zinc. Late in 1864, designer Longacre’s initial was added to the obverse.
About Flying Eagle and Indian Cents
Copper-Nickel Coinage
Business Strikes Only
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
The outbreak of the Civil War led to hoarding of all circulating coins. A public acceptance of circulating bronze tokens caused the Mint to change the composition to 95 parts copper and 5 parts mixed tin and zinc. Late in 1864, designer Longacre’s initial was added to the obverse.
About Flying Eagle and Indian Cents
Copper-Nickel Coinage
Proofs Only
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
The outbreak of the Civil War led to hoarding of all circulating coins. A public acceptance of circulating bronze tokens caused the Mint to change the composition to 95 parts copper and 5 parts mixed tin and zinc. Late in 1864, designer Longacre’s initial was added to the obverse.
About Indian Cents
Copper-Nickel Coinage
with Proofs
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The coins were popular in this format, at least until the uncertainty of the Civil War forced them out of circulation. The smaller size and weight was especially favorable when compared to the bulky Large Cents of old. Once the Indian Head design debuted, public sentiment increased as an iconic American illustration was initiated. However, there remained a limitation on how many could be used in a single transaction, a matter that would not change for years to come.
About Indian Cents
Copper-Nickel Coinage
Business Strikes Only
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The coins were popular in this format, at least until the uncertainty of the Civil War forced them out of circulation. The smaller size and weight was especially favorable when compared to the bulky Large Cents of old. Once the Indian Head design debuted, public sentiment increased as an iconic American illustration was initiated. However, there remained a limitation on how many could be used in a single transaction, a matter that would not change for years to come.
About Indian Cents
Copper-Nickel Coinage
Proofs Only
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The coins were popular in this format, at least until the uncertainty of the Civil War forced them out of circulation. The smaller size and weight was especially favorable when compared to the bulky Large Cents of old. Once the Indian Head design debuted, public sentiment increased as an iconic American illustration was initiated. However, there remained a limitation on how many could be used in a single transaction, a matter that would not change for years to come.
About Indian Cents
Complete Series
with Proofs
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
About Indian Cents
Complete Series
Business Strikes Only
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
About Indian Cents
Complete Series
Proofs Only
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
About Indian Cents
Bronze Issues
with Proofs
The outbreak of the Civil War led to the hoarding of all circulating coins, starting with gold, then silver, and finally the one cent piece. Although the Mint produced large mintages of the small coin, they were almost never seen in pocket change and often traded at a premium.
In lieu of spending precious Federal issues, the public and local merchants turned to using bronze tokens that were approximately the size of the one cent coin. Bronze as a material was considered low in value and the cost per coin to make was far below the accepted value in trade. These items had presented various motifs from patriotic themes to small advertisements for a representative business.
About Indian Cents
Bronze Issues
Business Strikes Only
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
About Indian Cents
Bronze Issues
Proofs Only
The first so-called Small Cents were created in response to the rising costs of producing pure copper Large Cents. The denomination was still in use with every day commerce and thus a feasible alternative was sought. An initial composition of 88 parts copper and 12 parts nickel generated a distinct whitish appearance, leading to the nicknames of nicks and white cents for the new pieces.
The material was challenging for the Mint to work with. The original design, featuring a flying eagle borrowed from the 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar and a cereal wreath adapted from the Three Dollar Gold Piece was attractive yet difficult to strike in full. Within three years, the motif was replaced by the beloved image of Liberty wearing a Native American headdress. Towards the end of 1859, the laurel wreath was changed for an oak wreath with a Union Shield closing the gap.
