Certified Indian Head Cent 1908-S F12 BN NGC

Denomination: One Cent Mintmark: S (San Francisco) Mintage: 1,115,000 Metal Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc Diameter: 19.05 mm Designer: James B. Longacre Obverse: Liberty wearing a Native American-style headdress Reverse: "ONE CENT" inside a laurel wreath with a shield above Grade: F12 (Fine) – Moderate wear but major details like LIBERTY are visible Color Designation: BN (Brown) – Natural aging of copper, not red or red-brown

Special Features: The 1908-S was the first Indian Head cent struck at the San Francisco Mint, making it historically significant and a key semi-key date for collectors. With just over a million struck, it’s the second-lowest mintage in the series after the 1909-S. Certified examples, even in Fine condition, are highly sought after—especially in clean holders like this.

• Denomination: 1C
• Year: 1908
• Diameter: 19.05 mm
• Mint Mark: S
• Thickness: N/A
• Grade: Certified