Coin USA 1 Cent - Indian Head - 1860

This coin is an American cent, issued in 1860. It belongs to the "Indian Head" series. The face value of the coin is one cent.

The coin weighs 4.67 grams and has a diameter of 19 millimeters. It is composed of cupronickel, an alloy of copper and nickel.

The obverse of the coin features a profile portrait, representing an allegorical figure of indigenous America, wearing a feather headdress. The year "1860" is inscribed in the lower field. A circular legend completes the main motif.

The reverse of the coin displays the face value "1 CENT" in the center, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is arranged in an arc above the wreath.

The iconography of this coin, with its representation of the Native American figure, reflects the themes and symbols of the time of its creation. The composition and style of the engraving are typical of American coins of the mid-19th century.