1860 Indian Head Penny - Rare

1860 Indian Head Penny - Rare - Copper nickel materials - Fine condition, see photos. The 1860 Indian Head Penny marks a significant transition in American numismatics, representing the first year of the "Type 2" design and the final days before the nation descended into the Civil War. While the obverse retains James B. Longacre’s iconic Lady Liberty in a Native American headdress, the reverse underwent a major overhaul—replacing the 1859 laurel wreath with a more "national" oak wreath and a Union Shield. Struck in a thick, "fatty" copper-nickel alloy (88% copper, 12% nickel), these coins were nicknamed "white cents" due to their pale appearance compared to later bronze issues. With a mintage of over 20.5 million, the 1860 is a cornerstone for any 19th-century collection, particularly sought after for its two distinct obverse subtypes: the elusive "Pointed Bust" and the more common "Rounded Bust."