{"product_id":"1859-indian-head-cent-pcgs-vf25-first-year-of-issue-one-year-type-coin","title":"1859 Indian Head Cent – PCGS VF25 – First Year of Issue One-Year Type Coin","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eSecure 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"464\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"746\"\u003eGraded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1275\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8ef2h5\" data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1302\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wfk714\" data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1315\" data-start=\"1306\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1859\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ynx314\" data-end=\"1370\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent (Indian Head Cent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l2g4gq\" data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nvtpjh\" data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS VF25 (Very Fine 25)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ygq0ur\" data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jdpd3y\" data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e First year of the Indian Head cent series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vjqmv7\" data-end=\"1650\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003eDesign (Obverse):\u003c\/strong\u003e Liberty wearing Native American headdress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"du6bf6\" data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1653\"\u003eDesign (Reverse):\u003c\/strong\u003e Laurel wreath (one-year type design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"snt2rt\" data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1730\" data-start=\"1716\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, even wear with strong detail remaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dxyoal\" data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1784\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1817\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"135mjf3\" data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1817\"\u003eFirst-year issue highly sought after by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jon7mw\" data-end=\"1931\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003eOne-year reverse design adds significant desirability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14h6okv\" data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1934\"\u003eOver 165 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1olqyls\" data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003eEssential coin for Indian Head cent sets and type collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507222266019,"sku":"12241328","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1859-Indian-Head-Cent-PCGS-VF25-First-Year-of-Issue-One-Year-Type-Coin-Heritage-Pastime-9714.jpg?v=1776706911","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/products\/1859-indian-head-cent-pcgs-vf25-first-year-of-issue-one-year-type-coin","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}