This is a 1909-S Indian Head Cent, a one-cent coin struck by the United States Mint. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a feathered Native American headdress, surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" with the date 1909 below. The reverse displays a wreath encircling the denomination "ONE CENT" with a shield at the top. Indian Head Cents from 1864-1909 were struck in bronze composition.
The coin displays a beautiful patina. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "ONE CENT," and the date 1909 are clearly visible on the coin surfaces. • Year: 1909 • Denomination: Small Cent • Series: Indian Head • Country: United States • Composition: Bronze • Edge: Plain