You're bidding on a high-quality 1898 Indian Head Cent with attractive brown patina. This well-preserved piece of American history is over 140 years old and displays excellent detail for the grade.

Coin Details:

• Date: 1898
• Denomination: One Cent
• Designer: James B. Longacre
• Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
• Diameter: 19 mm
• Mintage: 49,823,079
• Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
• Condition: Very Fine

About This Example: This 1898 Indian Head Cent displays strong details with clear definition of Liberty's facial features and the feathers in the headdress. The word LIBERTY is fully visible on the headband, and the reverse shows good separation of the leaves in the wreath. 

Historical Context: In 1898, William McKinley was President of the United States, the Spanish-American War was fought and concluded, and the United States annexed Hawaii. This well-preserved coin circulated during a fascinating period of American expansion and industrial growth.

Perfect addition to any high-quality Indian Head cent collection, type set, or as a premium example of late 19th century American coinage.