1893 Indian Head Cent

James B. Longacre’s Indian Head cent remains a cornerstone of late nineteenth-century American numismatics, capturing the spirit of a nation entering the Gilded Age. First struck in copper-nickel and later in bronze, the design represents a classic era of everyday commerce.

By 1893, the Philadelphia Mint was producing these bronze cents with consistency, yet finding them today with original mint color is a different matter. This Mint State 64 Red-Brown example, certified by NGC and bearing a green CAC sticker, offers a level of preservation that is increasingly difficult to source. It retains a handsome blend of original mint red and brown surfaces.

For the collector seeking a representative Gilded Age cent, this piece strikes the perfect balance between color and technical preservation. It is an honest, premium-quality survivor that sits comfortably in any advanced cabinet.