One-cent coins were not minted in 1815 due to the fact that there was a copper shortage caused during the war of 1812. Years later, The Flying Eagle cent was first produced in 1856. This coin was notable for its stark contrast in comparrison to the previous models. Such as the change in composition- this edition was made of 88% copper and 12% nickel. Soon after, the Indian cent was first introduced in 1859 and depicted an Indian princess on one of the sides of the coin. A popular story about its design says a visiting Indian chief lent the designer's daughter his headdress so she could pose as the Indian princess. Most Indian cents minted during the Civil War went primarily to pay Union soldiers. After the Civil War, in 1864, the composition
