1888 Indian Head Cent, Variety 3, Bronze

Add a vintage 1888 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 1888 penny's obverse depicts Liberty in a Native American headdress. While the reverse of the coin features an oak wreath and shield.

The year 1888 witnessed the 30th anniversary of this classic series, and the first issues of The Numismatist and National Geographic. That same year, the notorious Jack the Ripper terrorized London. Recall these and other historic events with this classic 1888 one-cent coin!

We offer a variety of grades to meet your collection goals and budget. Plus, each expertly graded 1888 Indian penny 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 5,700 of this date survive in all grades. So order your 1888 U.S. penny today!