The "Indian Head" US Cent replaced the "Flying Eagle" design in 1859, as the Flying Eagle design caused production difficulties. Variety 3 is made with bronze.
Obverse: Liberty wearing an Indian headdress with the date below and country around. There is a small "L" on the ribbon behind the Indian Head next to the bottom feather. Reverse: Shield at top, denomination within a wreath, the wreath knot holds arrows.
Specifications: Engraver: James Barton Longacre Composition: Bronze (0.950 copper, 0.050 tin, and zinc) Weight: 3.11 g Diameter: 19 mm Edge: Plain Mint: Philadelphia, USA Mintage: 39,233,714