Indian Head Cent
​Type 1 - No Shield

Obverse of an 1859 Type 1 Indian Head Cent
Obverse
Reverse of an 1859 Type 1 Indian Head Cent
Reverse
Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $0.01
Composition:  88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Years of Minting:  1859
Diameter:  19.1 mm
Gross Weight:  4.7 grams
Edge:  Plain
Designer:  James B. Longacre

​Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, Global Gemology & Appraisals

Indian Head Cent
​Type 2 - Shield

Obverse of an 1860 Indian Head Cent
Obverse
Reverse of an 1860 Indian Head Cent
Reverse
Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $0.01
Composition:  88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Years of Minting:  1860-1864
Diameter:  19.1 mm
Gross Weight:  4.7 grams
Edge:  Plain
Designer:  James B. Longacre

​Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, Global Gemology & Appraisals

Indian Head Cent
​Type 3 - Bronze

Obverse of a 1904 Type 3 Indian Head Cent
Obverse
Reverse of a 1904 Type 3 Indian Head Cent
Reverse
Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $0.01
Composition:  95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
Years of Minting:  1864-1909
Diameter:  19.1 mm
Gross Weight:  3.1 grams
Edge:  Plain
Designer:  James B. Longacre

​Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, Global Gemology & Appraisals