Bidspirit auction | US 1881-1909 Indian Head Cent
US 1881-1909 Indian Head Cent Collection, Bronze, Whitman Folder 9003 - A collection of US Indian Head bronze cents housed in a blue Whitman coin folder, number 9003, titled Indian Head Cents Collection Including Flying Eagle Cents 1857 to 1909. The folder contains multiple coins with dates ranging from 1881 through 1909. Each coin features the Indian Head obverse design. The folder is constructed of textured blue cardboard with designated slots that include year and mintage data. Significant vacancies include the 1877 key date and the 1908-S and 1909-S mintages. The coins are struck in a bronze alloy consisting of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc. Diameter: 19 mm (each) Weight: 3.11 grams (each, nominal). The coins are in circulated condition, exhibiting wear patterns consistent with grades ranging from Good to Very Fine. Typical wear is visible on the high points of the design, specifically the headband and feathers. Surfaces show standard brown toning and minor contact marks. The folder shows light shelf wear, corner bumping, and an old price label on the reverse.