1860 Indian Head Cent, Variety 2, Copper-Nickel, Pointed Bust

This second-year issue is the first Indian Head cent with the new reverse design. Reverse of coin features oak wreath and shield. Obverse bears original "pointed bust" design, depicting Liberty with pointed bust in a Native American headdress. Struck in copper-nickel, early Indian Head cents were often called nickels or nicks until 1866 and were later known as white cents. A must for every Indian Head cent collector!