Era Coin Identifier™

Indian Head Cent

Indian Head Cent (1859-1909) · 1859–1909

Indian Head Cent obverse reference photograph

Obverse

Indian Head Cent reverse reference photograph

Reverse

Reference photos: Wikimedia Commons — public domain (Brandon Grossardt; design James B. Longacre)
Era
Indian Head Cent (1859-1909)
Years minted
1859–1909
Composition
Copper 95% / Tin-Zinc 5%
Reference weight
3.11 g
Accepted weight band
2.98 – 3.24 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Mint marks
P · S

Authenticity check

A genuine example should weigh between 2.98 g and 3.24 g. Anything outside that band — or a diameter off 19 mm — is a strong counterfeit signal.

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