Offered here is an 1896 Indian Head cent, struck in bronze at the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark). A genuine 19th century United States cent, 130 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 outlined and separated from the hair. 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 clusters with a distinct bow and arrows.

Condition, please read: there are light marks on the portrait (cheek and neck) and in the fields on both sides. Even medium brown color. No rim damage seen and no sign of cleaning in the photos. Please see all the photos, which are the best description.

Composition: bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
Mintage: 39,057,293
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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