1892 Indian Head Cent, Variety 3, Bronze

This bronze Indian Head cent is sure to be prized by anyone who loves old U.S. coins! Struck well over a century ago, its obverse depicts Liberty in a Native American headdress. Reverse of coin features oak wreath and shield. In 1892, the U.S. Mint struck its first commemorative coin–the Columbian Exposition half dollar. That same year, the federal immigration office at Ellis Island opened and Abraham Lincoln`s birthday was declared a national holiday. Recall these historic events with this classic Indian Head cent!