united-states-1877-item
Image: Heritage Auctions (image); U.S. Mint (coin) (Public domain)
Denomination1 Cent
Country / EmpireUnited States
Obverse DesignLiberty wearing a Native American headdress facing left, with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' around the rim and the date '1877' below. A small 'L' for Longacre is often found on the ribbon of the headdress.
Reverse DesignA shield at the top, with a wreath of oak and olive branches surrounding the denomination 'ONE CENT'.
