Offered here is a nice, honest 1888 Indian Head cent, struck in bronze at the Philadelphia Mint (Indian cents carry no mint mark before 1908). A 137-year-old cent with a bold date and full rims.
Grade: Fine+. The portrait and headdress are well outlined, with about half of the feather detail remaining, strongest on the lower and rear feathers. LIBERTY is present on the headband but faint. The reverse is stronger: the shield lines are separate, the oak wreath keeps part of its leaf detail, and the bow and arrows are clear. Bold date, full legends and denticles.
Color: even medium to chocolate brown on both sides.
Condition, please read: a tiny green speck in the field just above the forehead and a couple of small dark spots in the field near the throat, plus light scattered marks from circulation. No rim damage seen. Please see all the photos, which are the best description.
Composition: bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
Denomination: 1 Cent
Mint: Philadelphia
Ungraded and uncertified. The approximate grade is our opinion only. THE COIN SHOWN IS THE EXACT COIN YOU WILL RECEIVE.
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