{"product_id":"1863-indian-head-cent-pcgs-genuine-xf-details-environmental-damage-civil-war-era-coin","title":"1863 Indian Head Cent – PCGS Genuine XF Details (Environmental Damage) – Civil War Era Coin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eOwn a remarkable piece of American history with this 1863 Indian Head Cent, certified by PCGS as Genuine XF Details. Struck during the height of the Civil War, this coin circulated at a time when the nation faced economic uncertainty and coin shortages, making small cents essential for everyday transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eThe 1863 issue is part of the copper-nickel Indian Head series, known for its distinctive composition and thicker planchet. Coins from this era saw heavy circulation, and surviving examples with strong detail are increasingly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eThis coin is graded Extremely Fine Details (XF), meaning it retains sharp design elements with only light wear on the highest points. Liberty’s headdress shows strong feather detail, and the reverse wreath remains bold and well defined. While PCGS has noted environmental damage, the coin still presents excellent detail for its age of over 160 years, offering a great balance between affordability and high-level detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eCivil War-era coins continue to hold strong demand due to their historical importance and limited availability in higher detail grades. This certified example provides authenticity, historical depth, and lasting collectible appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8ef2h5\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wfm9v5\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1863\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ynx314\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Cent (Indian Head Cent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l2g4gq\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10b3323\" data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS Genuine – XF Details (97 – Environmental Damage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ygq0ur\" data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fitdtj\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minted during the American Civil War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"330iq2\" data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liberty wearing a Native American headdress (obverse), oak wreath with shield (reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e7d6qm\" data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong detail with light wear; environmental damage noted by PCGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z7xrku\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z04c7g\" data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eOver 160 years old with Civil War provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j1ol6r\" data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eHigher-detail example compared to many surviving coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oi4neu\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eCertified for authenticity and market confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9qqigi\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eMore affordable than problem-free XF examples while retaining strong eye appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507213451427,"sku":"12241327","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1863-Indian-Head-Cent-PCGS-Genuine-XF-Details-Environmental-Damage-Civil-War-Era-Coin-Heritage-Pastime-2989.jpg?v=1776706923","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/products\/1863-indian-head-cent-pcgs-genuine-xf-details-environmental-damage-civil-war-era-coin","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}