1881 Indian Head Cent
Updated August 19, 2026
This auction ended on August 26, 2026.
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| Lot number | 16 |
| Auction | VARIETY COIN AUCTION - 8/26/26 |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT |
| Auction house | BIGBIDNOW |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
1881 Indian Head Cent. Designed by James B. Longacre, the Indian Head Cent remains one of the most recognizable and collected coins in American numismatics. The obverse features Liberty wearing a Native American headdress, while the reverse displays an oak wreath with shield surrounding the denomination. Struck during the late 19th century, the 1881 issue is a classic example of U.S. copper coinage and a popular choice among collectors building a complete Indian Head Cent collection.
