Shop Indian Head pennies issued from 1859 through 1909, organized by date, mint mark, grade, and certification. Compare affordable circulated coins, attractive type examples, and scarcer dates using clear photos and coin-specific details.
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Indian penny reverse types
Years
Type
What to know
1859
Laurel wreath; no shield
The only circulation-strike Indian cent with this reverse.
1860–1864
Oak wreath with shield; copper-nickel
Thicker, lighter-colored cents than later bronze pieces.
1864–1909
Oak wreath with shield; bronze
The long-running bronze type; 1864 exists with and without Longacre’s “L”.
Key dates, semi-keys & varieties
Date / variety
Mintage
Plain-language note
1877
852,500
Major key date; verify carefully.
1908-S
1,115,000
First branch-mint Indian cent; an S is on the reverse.
1909-S
309,000
Lowest-mintage circulation strike of the series.
Historical reference: PCGS / U.S. Mint reference. Mintages are original production totals, not survival counts.