1865 Plain 5 USA Cent Very Fine (VF-20)

1865 Plain 5 USA Cent Very Fine (VF-20)

The "Indian Head" US Cent replaced the "Flying Eagle" design in 1859, as the Flying Eagle design caused production difficulties.

Obverse: Liberty wearing an Indian headdress with the date below and country around. The "5" in 1865 goes straight across, distinguishing it from the "fancy 5" variety.
Reverse: Shield at top, denomination within a wreath, the wreath knot holds arrows.

Specifications:
Engraver: James Barton Longacre
Composition: Bronze (0.950 copper, 0.050 tin, and zinc)
Weight: 3.11 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Edge: Plain
Mint: Philadelphia, USA
Mintage: 35,429,286