1862 Indian Head Cent Civil War Era Copper-Nickel 222

Denomination: Small Cent

Coin: Indian Head

Composition: Copper

Year: 1859

Color: BN

Strike Type: Business

Fineness: 0.95

Mint Location: Philadelphia

KM Number: 109

Variety: Copper Bronze

Country of Origin: United States

Own a genuine piece of Civil War history. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during 1862—the year of the Battles of Shiloh and Antietam—this 1862 Indian Head Cent belongs to the iconic Copper-Nickel "White Cent" series (1859–1864).

Struck in the heavy alloy of 88% copper and 12% nickel, these thick, pale-toned cents were heavily hoarded by the public as economic uncertainty mounted during the Civil War. Designed by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, the obverse features Liberty in a Native American feather headdress, paired with the oak wreath and federal shield reverse. In a solid, authentic Good (G-6) state of preservation, this 160+ year-old wartime cent offers clear design outlines, readable perimeter legends, and a sharp, 100% complete date.