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1872 Indian Head Cent

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Designer: James B. LongacreEdge: Plain
Diameter: 19 millimetersMint: Philadelphia
Content: 95% copper 5% tin / zincCirculation Strikes: 4,042,000
Weight: 3.11 gramsProof Strikes: About 950

Indian Head Cent General Grading Standards
G4 Good - No LIBERTY visible.
VG8 Very Good - At least three letters of LIBERTY readable on head band.
F12 Fine - LIBERTY completely visible.
VF20 Very Fine - Slight but even wear on LIBERTY.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY sharp. All other details sharp. Only slight wear on ribbon end.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Very slight trace of wear above the ear and the lowest curl of hair.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.

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