Face of Liberty on front of coin with stars encircling. Back is encircled by United States of America then a garland of leaved encircling with one cent in the very center.
Category
Coins and Currency
Medium
copper
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
size of quarter
Date Period
1889
History
found in abandoned farmhouse - owner lived 1901 - 1991
Hi, to me it sounds like you have a Coronet type Large Cent (either the matron head or the young head). I thought these cents were made before 1889 though. They were in the 1810s to the 1850s. Do you have a picture of it? This information should help you out.
Re: 1889 copper penny