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1864 Indian Head Cent

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This page is dedicated exclusively to the 1864 Indian Head Cent. You will find a lot of information below such as mintages, specifications, and images. Be sure to visit our Indian Head Cent Forum if you need help. Also please visit our Indian Head Cent Grading Forum to help you establish a grade for your Indian Head Cent. All forums are completely free to register and participate.

There are 3 major types of 1964 Indian Head Cents.

Copper and nickel composition.
Bronze composition with L on ribbon.
Bronze composition without L on ribbon.

Copper Nickel Variety

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Diameter:

19 millimeters

Content:

88% copper 12% nickel

Weight:

4.67 grams.

Edge:

Plain

Mint:

Philadelphia

Circulation Strikes:

13,740,000

Proof Strikes:

About 370

Bronze No "L" Variety

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Diameter:

19 millimeters

Content:

95% copper 5% tin / zinc

Weight:

3.11 grams

Edge:

Plain

Mint:

Philadelphia

Circulation Strikes:

39,233,714 (includes "L" variety)

Proof Strikes:

About 150

1864 Indian Head Cent

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Bronze "L" Variety

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Diameter:

19 millimeters

Content:

95% copper 5% tin / zinc

Weight:

3.11 grams

Edge:

Plain

Mint:

Philadelphia

Circulation Strikes:

Believed to be 5,000,000 of 1864 mintage

Proof Strikes:

About 20

1864 Indian Head Cent

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1864 Indian Head Cent

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Indian Head Cent Grading

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Indian Head Cent Books

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