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Lot of 12 Early Indian Head Pennies (1859-1864) - Verified Heavy Copper-Nickel Civil War Cents

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Highlights

Historical Significance
Up for sale is a premium 12-coin starter lot of early, Civil War-era Indian Head Pennies. Every single coin in this group belongs to the scarce, thick-planchet "Copper-Nickel" variety (often called "White Cents") minted exclusively from 1859 to 1864. This lot beautifully captures the design transitions of the U.S. Mint during the American Civil War.
Lot Features & Detailed Breakdown:
• Verified Weights: All 12 coins independently scale-test at over 4.0 grams, confirming the heavy Copper-Nickel alloy (standard weight 4.67g), not the lighter post-1864 bronze composition (3.11g).

• Rare 1859 Varieties Included: Features 2 x 1859 coins with the highly collectible, "one-year-only" Laurel Wreath reverse design that completely lacks the top shield.

• Full Inventory:
• 2 x 1859 (Laurel Wreath / No Shield)

• 4 x 1860 (Oak Wreath with Shield)

• 3 x 1862 (Oak Wreath with Shield)

• 1 x 1864 (Oak Wreath with Shield — Rare Heavy CN Transition Variant)

• 2 x Early Civil War Dates (Heavily worn/unclear dates, but verified over 4g with Shield reverse)

• Bonus Protection: All 12 coins come individually housed in the clear, protective acrylic capsules shown in the listing photos.

Condition Note:
These coins are sold in raw, uncleaned, circulated condition to preserve their original, historic copper-nickel patina. Please review the high-resolution close-up photos to judge the sharp remaining details and individual grades for yourself.

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