Add a vintage 1896 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 1896 penny's obverse depicts Liberty in a Native American headdress. The reverse of the coin features an oak wreath and shield.
The year 1896 witnessed the first edition of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the first modern Olympic Games. William McKinley was elected the 25th U.S. president, and entertainment legend George Burns was born. Recall these historic events and more with this classic 1896 Indian penny!
We offer a variety of grades to meet your collection goals and budget. Plus, each 1896 American 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 stop producing pennies. PCGS estimates only 5,000 survive in all grades, so order your 1896 U.S. penny today!


