1898 Indian Head Cent, Variety 3, Bronze

Add a vintage 1898 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 1898 penny's obverse depicts Liberty in a Native American headdress. The reverse of the coin features an oak wreath and shield.

In 1898, the U.S.S. Maine exploded and sank in Havana, Cuba, setting the stage for the Spanish-American War. That same year, the first Indian brand motorcycle was assembled and H.G. Wells`s book War of the Worlds was published. Recall these and other historic events with this classic 1898 one-cent coin!

We offer a variety of grades to meet your collection goals and budget. Plus, each 1898 United States 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 less than 5,500 survive in all grades, so order your 1898 American penny today!