The Indian Head design first issued in 1859, The coins obverse is a representation of Miss Liberty wearing a Indian Headdress, not a 'Native American'.
- The first year featured a laurel wreath on reverse.
- Starting in 1860 the reverse design was changed to a oak wreath.
- In 1864, The engravers initial "L" was placed in the headdress (obverse)
- Key's to the series are the 1877 and 1909-S.