1875 Indian Head Cent — Bronze Penny

1875 Indian Head Cent — Bronze Penny

Own a classic piece of 19th-century American numismatic history with this 1875 Indian Head Cent, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War.

The Indian Head Cent was produced from 1859 through 1909 and remains one of the most recognizable and widely collected early American small cents. Designed by James B. Longacre, the series circulated through some of the most transformative decades in United States history.

The 1875 Indian Head Cent belongs to the bronze composition period of the series, which began in 1864 when the United States Mint transitioned away from the heavier copper-nickel cents used during the early years of production.

The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a Native American-style feathered headdress inscribed LIBERTY. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the portrait, with the date 1875 positioned below.

The reverse displays the traditional oak wreath design introduced in 1860, featuring a small shield at the top and the denomination ONE CENT prominently positioned in the center. The wreath is tied with a ribbon at the bottom.

The coin was produced at the Philadelphia Mint, which was responsible for all Indian Head Cent production in 1875. No mint mark appears on this issue.

With an original business-strike mintage of 13,528,000 coins, the 1875 Indian Head Cent is an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of 19th-century United States coinage.

The year 1875 falls within the Reconstruction period, when the country continued rebuilding following the Civil War while undergoing major economic and industrial changes.

Today, Indian Head Cents remain popular among collectors assembling complete date sets, early American copper collections, and United States small-cent type sets.

Whether collected for its historical significance, distinctive design, or place within the long-running Indian Head Cent series, the 1875 Indian Head Cent offers a tangible connection to America's past.

Product Details

• Denomination: One Cent ($0.01 USD)

• Year: 1875

• Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

• Series: Indian Head Cent (1859–1909)

• Type: Bronze Indian Head Cent, Oak Wreath with Shield

• Original Mintage: 13,528,000 business strikes

• Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

• Weight: 3.11 grams

• Diameter: 19 mm

• Designer: James B. Longacre

• Obverse: Left-facing Liberty wearing a feathered headdress

• Reverse: Oak wreath surrounding ONE CENT, with shield above

• Mint Mark Location: None — Philadelphia issue

• Edge: Plain

• Condition: See product photographs for the exact coin offered

• Quantity: One individual coin

Please Note: This listing is for one specific 1875 Indian Head Cent. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.