Dumb question about what I think is an IHP

[ncsuwolf]

Going through finds box this afternoon. Came across a TOASTED coin which I assume is a fat IHP. No pics attached…..it’s beyond that point. Date is illegible. Looking at the back I can clearly see the word “cent” and above it what appears to be”C 1”. Never heard of nor seen that on a coin.

Question…..is anyone aware of a cent with C1 on the back, or did part of the O and E (and all of the N) get eaten by the soil?

 

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[Oldrvrrat57]

Without pictures no one will be able to help!

 

[ncsuwolf]

Without pictures no one will be able to help!

here you go……told you earlier she was toasty.

 

[Gene Mean]

ONE CENT on the back. You're seeing the worn out O and E.

 

[Randawg72]

It's an optical delusion.. 😁

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

I'm seeing a portion of the N ! Definitely an Indian head penny!

 

[ncsuwolf]

ONE CENT on the back. You're seeing the worn out O and E.

I assumed that….just checking

 

[robertk]

Yep. The wreath says “Indian Head” all day long.

 

[Sandog]

What is a "fat" IHP?

 

[ncsuwolf]

What is a "fat" IHP?

The first ~10 yrs of mintage the coins were thicker than in later yrs.

 

[Sandog]

The first ~10 yrs of mintage the coins were thicker than in later yrs.

Thanks. I'm pretty sure I have one of those.

 

[ncsuwolf]

Think they were made from 1859 until 64 or 65. If your coin says 1863, I’d agree that you have one.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Variety 1: Copper-nickel. 1859 only. Wreath on reverse.
Variety 2: Copper-nickel. 1860-64. Oak leaves on reverse.
With the civil war came hoarding. Merchants started bringing out thin copper tokens due to coin shortages. The mint responds by coming out with a thinner cent in 1864. 39,000,000 struck.
Variety 3. Bronze. 1864-1909.