Offered here is an 1890 Indian Head cent, struck in bronze at the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark). A genuine 19th century United States cent, more than 135 years old, with the oak wreath and shield reverse.

Grade: VG (Very Good). Full rims with denticles all the way around, and the date and legends are bold and complete. Every feather is boldly outlined, with some detail at the base. LIBERTY on the headband is worn away. On the reverse the six shield stripes are clear, ONE CENT is bold, and the oak wreath shows leaf detail with a distinct bow.

Condition, please read: there are dark spots on the reverse, mainly on the wreath, at the bow and near the lower right rim, and a dark patch on the obverse over the hair behind the eye, plus a small dark spot at the left obverse rim and light marks in the fields. No rim damage seen. Please see all the photos, which are the best description.

Composition: bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
Mintage: 57,180,114
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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