1902 1C, CAM PR66CAM Certification #50123875, PCGS #82395

Type 2. The difference between Type 1 and 2 is easily seen, knowing what to look for. The obverse was redesigned slightly by Charles Barber in 1886, changing the appearance such that the last feathertip of the head dress is seen pointing toward CA in AMERICA, as opposed to toward the IC, seen in the original Longacre design. The reason for the change is unknown, and it was apparantly so slight that it went unnoticed until 1954. This particular coin has toned such that the copper has taken on the outward appearance of gold at first glance, usually garnering a "Wow!" from most observers.