{"product_id":"1862-indian-head-cent-pcgs-genuine-vf-details-damage-civil-war-era-coin","title":"1862 Indian Head Cent – PCGS Genuine VF Details (Damage) – Civil War Era Coin","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eStep into a pivotal moment in American history with this 1862 Indian Head Cent, certified by PCGS as Genuine VF Details. Struck during the height of the Civil War, this coin circulated at a time when the nation was divided, making it a powerful historical artifact as well as a collectible treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"494\"\u003eThe 1862 issue is especially significant, as it was produced when precious metals began disappearing from circulation due to wartime hoarding. As a result, small cents like this became essential for everyday commerce, adding to their historical importance and desirability among collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"792\"\u003eGraded as Very Fine Details by PCGS, this coin retains strong design elements, with clear visibility in Liberty’s headdress and the wreath on the reverse. While it carries a “Damage” designation, it still offers excellent detail for its age, making it an appealing and more accessible option for collectors seeking a genuine Civil War-era piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eIndian Head cents from the early 1860s are highly collectible due to their age, historical context, and limited surviving examples in respectable condition. This certified specimen provides both authenticity and a tangible connection to one of the most defining periods in U.S. history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1427\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8ef2h5\" data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1436\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wfm7e8\" data-end=\"1472\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1465\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1862\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ynx314\" data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent (Indian Head Cent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l2g4gq\" data-end=\"1555\" data-start=\"1521\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wq8jcy\" data-end=\"1610\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1568\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS Genuine – VF Details (98 – Damage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ygq0ur\" data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zixpb5\" data-end=\"1754\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1675\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minted during the American Civil War (1861–1865)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"224qmy\" data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1768\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady Liberty wearing a Native American headdress (obverse), oak wreath with shield (reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ey4hxz\" data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1880\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Fine Details with visible wear consistent with circulation; damage noted by PCGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b0n8gz\" data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2004\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uev33u\" data-end=\"2058\" data-start=\"2004\"\u003eEarly Civil War issue with strong collector demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tph8de\" data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003eOver 150+ years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14tlffd\" data-end=\"2146\" data-start=\"2087\"\u003eCertified coins provide added trust and long-term value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17ngqo7\" data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003eAffordable entry into mid-19th century U.S. coinage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507040075939,"sku":"12241322","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1862-Indian-Head-Cent-PCGS-Genuine-VF-Details-Damage-Civil-War-Era-Coin-Heritage-Pastime-3001.jpg?v=1776706916","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/products\/1862-indian-head-cent-pcgs-genuine-vf-details-damage-civil-war-era-coin","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}