{"product_id":"1899-usa-indian-head-one-cent-liberty-head-bronze-penny-classic-american-coinage","title":"1899 USA Indian Head One Cent – Liberty Head Bronze Penny – Classic American Coinage","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic United States Indian Head One Cent coin dated 1899, issued during the presidency of William McKinley and near the end of the 19th century. Featuring the iconic Liberty-inspired Native American headdress design, this historic bronze cent represents one of the most recognisable coin series in American numismatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by James Barton Longacre, the Indian Head cent circulated widely in the United States and remained in production until 1909. Its distinctive portrait and traditional American symbolism make it a popular collectible among enthusiasts of historical US coins and world numismatics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the profile of Liberty wearing a Native American feathered headdress, with the inscription “LIBERTY” on the headband. The date 1899 appears below the portrait, surrounded by a decorative border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays the denomination “ONE CENT” within an oak wreath, with a small shield at the top. The design symbolises strength and national identity and is characteristic of the later Indian Head cent issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States of America\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1899\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indian Head Cent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e James Barton Longacre\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Philadelphia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 127 years old in 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Indian Head cent was introduced in 1859 and became a familiar part of everyday American commerce during the second half of the 19th century. The 1899 issue belongs to the bronze composition introduced in 1864, which replaced the earlier copper-nickel version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the century, the coin had become an established denomination in American circulation, reflecting the monetary and industrial history of the United States during a period of rapid growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndian Head cents are widely collected for their historical importance, distinctive design, and long production history. The 1899 issue represents the mature bronze-cent series and provides a tangible connection to everyday American life at the close of the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing addition to collections of classic American copper coins, Indian Head cents, and 19th-century world numismatics. Its recognisable Liberty headdress design and historical date make it a worthwhile example of traditional United States coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67894090301652,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_37509895-c80e-4db2-9fa3-62a954f53f72.jpg?v=1792230384","url":"https:\/\/guptacoins.com\/products\/1899-usa-indian-head-one-cent-liberty-head-bronze-penny-classic-american-coinage","provider":"Gupta Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}