1905 Indian Head Cent
About This Coin
By 1905, James B. Longacre’s Indian Head cent had anchored daily American commerce for nearly half a century. While early bronze issues bore the brunt of intense post-Civil War circulation, these later Philadelphia strikes represent the series at the height of the Mint's production consistency, rendering Longacre's iconic portrait with crisp definition.
Securing an uncirculated example at the MS66 Red and Brown level is no small feat. Bronze is an inherently reactive metal, making gem survivors with CAC endorsement genuinely elusive. At this grade, the coin delivers exceptional preservation, remaining free of the heavy contact and environmental degradation that claimed the vast majority of its contemporaries.
It is a classic turn-of-the-century cent that balances technical quality with historical appeal, well suited for a sophisticated type set or an advanced date run.
