{"product_id":"1859-indian-head-penny-rare-first-year-issue","title":"1859 Indian Head Penny - Rare First Year Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1859 Indian Head Penny - First Year of Issue – Rare One-Year Reverse Type in Good condition (G-4 to VG-8), see photos. \u003c\/strong\u003eOwn a piece of American numismatic history with this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003e1859 Indian Head Penny\u003c\/b\u003e. This isn't just any small cent; 1859 marks the very \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003efirst year of the Indian Head design\u003c\/b\u003e, making it a cornerstone for any serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis specific year is highly sought after because it features a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eone-year-only reverse design\u003c\/b\u003e: a laurel wreath without the shield that was added in 1860. Struck in a durable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003ecopper-nickel alloy\u003c\/b\u003e (88% copper, 12% nickel), these \"white cents\" are thicker and heavier than the bronze versions that followed. This coin displays an honest, dark chocolate patina with a clear date and visible laurel wreath details on the reverse. Whether you are building a type set or looking for a conversation-starting relic of the pre-Civil War era, this 1859 cent is a must-have addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EvoRelic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47883918049418,"sku":"826450134","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/2126\/9130\/files\/1000027289.jpg?v=1774697506","url":"https:\/\/cardcoincomic.com\/products\/1859-indian-head-penny-rare-first-year-issue","provider":"Card Coin Comic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}