Authorized to be coined, Act of February 21, 1857. Weight 72 grains; composed of 88 per cent. copper and 12 per cent. nickle. Coinage discontinued, Act of April 22, 1864.
1857 and 1858, Obverse: An eagle flying to the left. “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
Reverse: “ONE CENT,” within a wreath of corn, wheat, cotton, and tobacco. Size, 11.
1859. Obverse: An Indian-head, facing left, bedecked with eagle plumes, confined. “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” Beneath, the date.
Reverse: “ONE CENT.” within a wreath of laurel.
1860 to 1864, inclusive. Obverse: Same.
Reverse: “ONE CENT,” within an oak wreath and shield.
Cent (Bronze).
Coinage authorized, Act of April 22, 1857. Weight, 48 grains; composed of 95 per cent. copper and 5 per cent. of tin and zinc.
1864. Same type as nickle cent of 1860. Size, 12.