1904 Indian Head Cent – Philadelphia Mint – Historic U.S. One Cent Coin

An original 1904 Indian Head Cent, a classic United States coin from the long-running Indian Head cent series issued from 1859 to 1909.

Designed by James B. Longacre and struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this bronze cent features Liberty wearing a Native American-style feathered headdress on the obverse, with the traditional ONE CENT wreath and shield design on the reverse.

More than 120 years old, this is an affordable example of an iconic 19th- and early-20th-century American coin and an appealing addition to a U.S. type or Indian Head cent collection.

Date: 1904
Denomination: 1 Cent
Country: United States
Mint: Philadelphia
Designer: James B. Longacre
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Original weight: 3.11 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Edge: Plain
Mintage: 61,326,198

Condition: Circulated. Considerable even wear is visible on both sides, with the date and major design elements remaining identifiable. Brown coloration with areas of surface toning/oxidation and age-related marks. Please examine the photographs carefully; they form part of the condition description. Coin is sold uncertified and no numerical grade is guaranteed.