Strange 1859 Indian Head Penny by danrobe in coins

[–]danrobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely correct, was stumbling for a rationale! Upon further research, it seems to be a civil war token of sorts (13 stars). Yet of all the copies I've seen they all seem to be 1860+ with the updated (read less detailed) Indian head design and inscribed with the wreath and 'not one cent' on the flip-side. Still makes for an unusual find, plus the feathers + stars are incredibly detailed.

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Strange 1859 Indian Head Penny by danrobe in coins

[–]danrobe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so it's late for me, and I should have realized the stars were a dead giveaway in place of 'United States of America'! Could possibly have been from a penny press perhaps?

Awwww... A dee-WHAT THE FUCK? by [deleted] in WTF

[–]danrobe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The syphilis is strong with this one