1862 Indian Head Cent, Variety 2

This early Indian Head cent was struck during the second year of the American Civil War. Obverse depicts Liberty with rounded bust in a Native American headdress. Reverse of coin features oak wreath and shield. Struck in copper-nickel, early Indian Head cents were often called nickels or nicks until 1866 and were later known as white cents. A great addition to any Civil War or Indian Head cent collection!