1908-S Indian Head cent

Description

• The 1908-S Indian Head Cent is a key date in the Indian Head cent series and is highly valued by collectors due to its scarcity and low mintage.

  Here’s a detailed breakdown of this coin:

  Key Details:

  • Mint: San Francisco Mint (denoted by the “S” mintmark).
  • Mintage: Only 1,115,000 coins were minted, which makes the 1908-S a low-mintage coin and a sought-after key date for collectors of Indian Head cents.
  • Design:
    • Obverse: Features a portrait of Liberty, wearing a Native American headdress, with the words “LIBERTY” inscribed across the top and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” around the outer edge.
    • Reverse: The reverse design shows an oak wreath with a shield at the top and the inscription “ONE CENT” in the center. The words “E PLURIBUS UNUM” are also on the reverse.

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