Whitman US Indian Head Cent Coin Album 1856 - 1909 #9111

Strong, soil-resistant Whitman albums with blue textured leatherette cover are designed with thumb notches for easy window removal.Flying eagle cents were first minted in 1856, and in 1859 the coin changed to the familiar Indian Head design due to not striking well during production. Indian Head cents and Flying Eagle cents are made of 88% copper and 12% nickel. They are 19 mm in diameter, and each weighs 4.67 grams. All Flying Eagle cents and Indian Head cents were coined at the Philadelphia Mint