1864 Indian Head Cent - Brass version?

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  1. Allan Ashford

    Allan Ashford Active Member

    6EFA2F54-F9A1-400C-B7E2-A9D7C13D0991.jpeg 60D01E16-E9FB-4786-9DBC-4F88E143BE8C.jpeg last one today, in the large parcel I had today was this quite thick Indian head cent, a golden tone to the coin , not like other Indians, a bit like a flying Cent?

    I initially thought some kind of copy/forgery but seems after a quick search it could be genuine?


    Thanks
    Allan
     
    Allan Ashford, Feb 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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  3. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    It's genuine. 1864 was a transitional year from Copper-Nickel to Bronze.
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Feb 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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  4. Allan Ashford

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    Thank you, nice to have it confirmed
     
    Allan Ashford, Feb 4, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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