American Coin Treasures Indian Penny Charm Necklace

Description

The Indian Head Penny Charm Necklace is both fashionable and historical. A genuine United States Indian Head Cent is the focal point of this gold tone necklace. The over 100 year old coin was minted from 1859-1909 and is secured in a gold tone bezel. The Indian Head Penny lends a breadth of history to the fun, fashionable necklace that also includes an antiqued gold tone feather dotted with glass crystals and a red Howlite teardrop charm. Together the three pieces hang from a 24 inch flat cable style chain with a 3 inch extender and a lobster claw clasp. Matte and antiqued gold tone finishes enhance the steel chain and charms. The Indian Head Cent is composed of copper and was designed by James B. Longacre. Legend has it, his daughter Sarah was the inspiration modeling a headdress given to the White House from a chief. No one knows if Sarah was the model as James B. Longacre once stated Venus, a Greek statue, was his inspiration for the design. The obverse was first designed to resemble laurel and then was changed to oak. The Indian Head penny was only minted in Philadelphia (which bears no mint mark) until production began at the San Francisco Mint in 1908. The feather is used to represent wisdom, honor and freedom in Native American lore. Some believe red howlite reduces stress and improves creativity. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.