1859 Indian Head Cent – PCGS VF25 – First Year of Issue One-Year Type Coin

Secure a true cornerstone of U.S. numismatics with this 1859 Indian Head Cent, certified VF25 by PCGS. As the very first year of the iconic Indian Head cent series, this coin holds a special place in American coinage history and is highly sought after by collectors.

The 1859 issue is a unique one-year type, featuring a laurel wreath reverse design that was replaced the following year with the oak wreath and shield. This distinction makes the 1859 cent especially desirable, as it represents the only year this reverse design was ever produced.

Graded Very Fine 25 (VF25), this coin displays moderate, even wear with strong detail remaining. Liberty’s portrait and headdress are clearly defined, and the reverse wreath remains bold and well outlined. For a coin over 165 years old, it offers excellent eye appeal and solid mid-grade preservation.

As both a first-year issue and a one-year design type, the 1859 Indian Head cent is a must-have for serious collectors. Certified examples like this provide authenticity, historical importance, and long-term collectible value.

Key Details:

• Year: 1859
• Denomination: 1 Cent (Indian Head Cent)
• Composition: Copper-Nickel
• Grade: PCGS VF25 (Very Fine 25)
• Certification: Authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS
• Historical Significance: First year of the Indian Head cent series
• Design (Obverse): Liberty wearing Native American headdress
• Design (Reverse): Laurel wreath (one-year type design)
• Condition: Moderate, even wear with strong detail remaining
• Rarity & Collectibility:
  • First-year issue highly sought after by collectors
  • One-year reverse design adds significant desirability
  • Over 165 years old
  • Essential coin for Indian Head cent sets and type collections