Offered here is a genuine Civil War era 1864 Indian Head cent from the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark). 1864 is one of the most interesting years in the series: the cent changed from copper-nickel to bronze partway through the year, and these wartime cents saw heavy circulation, so original examples with full rims are well worth adding to a set.
Grade: Good+. Bold date and complete legends, with full rims all the way around both sides. On the obverse the portrait and the outline of every feather show clearly, with the headband and LIBERTY worn smooth, as is normal for the grade. The reverse is stronger than usual for a Good coin: all the vertical stripes of the shield stand apart, and the oak wreath is outlined with some leaf detail remaining.
Condition, please read: evenly worn, with a rough, granular surface on both sides, darker toning in the recesses and scattered small marks from circulation. The obverse is a reddish brown; the reverse and the angled-light photos show a more grayish tan tone. Please look at all the photos, which are the best description.
Condition: ungraded, raw coin. The grade is our opinion only.
The coin ships in a protective holder.
The coin shown is the exact coin you will receive.
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