FREE: 1909 Indian Head Penny

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You are bidding on a 1899 Indian Head Penny . I will send at the end of auction.

Coin is in circulated condition as seen in photos above

The Indian Cent is the first of America's "Small Cents". Earlier one-cent denomination coins were 50 percent greater in diameter and three times the weight . The new coin was an immediate success when it was introduced and remained popular during the 50 years it was produced. The famous Indian Head was designed by Chief Mint Engraver James B. Longacre. His daughter, Sarah was visiting her father at the mint, an Indian Chief who was there playfully placed his feathered headdress on her head. Longacre made a quick sketch, which he later used as a model.

Specifications
Designer: James B. Longacre
Years issued: 1859-1909
Minted in Philadelphia
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 3.11 grams
Composition: .950 copper .050 Tin and zinc

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