Name: 1897 Indian Head Cent, Variety 3, Bronze
SKU: 144.GN
Price: 12.25 USD

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<p>Add a vintage 1897 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 1897 penny's obverse depicts Liberty in a Native American headdress. The reverse of the coin features an oak wreath and shield.</p><br><p>In 1897, the first gold prospectors came to Seattle for the great Klondike Gold Rush, Amelia Earhart was born, and the Boston subway became North America's first underground metro. That same year, Bram Stoker published his famous novel, <em>Dracula</em>. Recall these and other historic events with this classic 1897 Indian cent!</p><br><p>We offer a variety of grades to meet your collection goals and budget. Plus, each 1897 U.S. 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 just 6,100 survive in all grades, so order your 1897 Indian penny today!</p><br/>

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