1887 Indian Head Cent, Variety 3, Bronze

Add a vintage 1887 Indian Head penny to your collection! Designed by James B. Longacre, Indian Head cents are widely considered the most beautiful bronze U.S. coins. The 1887 penny's obverse depicts Liberty in a Native American headdress. This was the first full year the last feather on the right side of the headdress pointed between the "C" and "A" in AMERICA. The reverse of the coin features an oak wreath and shield.

In 1887, the Kodak camera was introduced and the first Groundhog Day celebration was held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The year also marked the death of dentist, gambler and gunslinger Doc Holiday, who died of consumption. Recall these and other historic events with this classic 1887 Indian cent!

We offer a variety of grades to meet your collection goals and budget. Plus, each expertly graded 1887 one cent coin is backed by Littleton’s 45-day Money Back Guarantee of Satisfaction. This series is popular among collectors. And demand for all cents is increasing since the U.S. Mint announced it will soon stop producing pennies. PCGS estimates less than 3,900 of this date survive in all grades. So order your 1887 United States penny today!