Description
1862 1C Indian Cents 1859-1909
The 1862 Indian Head Cent is a collectible U.S. one-cent coin from the Indian Head cent series, minted from 1859 to 1909. This coin is notable for being part of the early years of the series and was produced during the Civil War, which led to coin hoarding and changes in U.S. coinage.
- Composition: 88% copper, 12% nickel (Copper-Nickel)
- Weight: 4.67 grams (heavier than later bronze Indian Head cents)
- Diameter: 19 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Mintmark: None (minted only in Philadelphia) 71007
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