Unlike most proof coins made in the United States since the late 1960s, proof Indian Head cents were made at the Philadelphia Mint, not the San Francisco Mint - in fact, the first 'S' mint Indian cents were not made until the last two years of the series, which were 19. Proof coins, which are struck by specially prepared dies on polished planchets, have been popular with coin collectors since the 19th century.
Longacre and struck from 1859 through 1909. Proof Indian cents were made throughout the duration of the series, which was designed by James B.
