1900–1908 Indian Head Cent AU–BU

Get A Quality Indian Head Cent

One of the most beloved United States coins ever struck, the Indian Head Cent came on the scene in 1859, a few years before Abraham Lincoln took up residency in the White House. This is one of those special coins that led many people to start their collections in the first place. That may very well be because of its beautiful, clean design uncluttered by the inscriptions mandated on today’s coins. Liberty wears a feathered headdress on the obverse, and the reverse features a simple and elegant shield and wreath along with the coin’s denomination.

Fact or Fiction: The Story Behind the Design of the Indian Head Cent

A popular story about the coin’s design claims that when a delegation of Indian chiefs visited United States Mint Engraver James Barton Longacre in Philadelphia, one was so taken by the red hair of Longacre’s 12-year-old daughter, Sarah, that he let her try on his headdress. Later, Longacre used the quick sketch he made of his daughter wearing the headdress as the model for the one-cent coin he was designing. Whether the story is true or not—and Longacre family oral history claims in no uncertain terms that it IS true—the Indian Head Cent proved to be an immensely popular coin before, during and after the Civil War.

Secure One Of The Last Indian Head Cents!

The classic Indian Head Cent hasn’t been struck for more than 110 years, and most have worn down to nothing in circulation, or they’ve been lost or destroyed. This Indian Head Cents struck during the last decade the series was minted from 1900 to 1908 are of great quality, coming in About Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated (AU–BU) condition. Dates and mint marks will vary. Quantities are limited so order yours now!