The US 1875 Cent coin, designed by James B. Longacre, was issued during the post-Civil War economic recovery. The coins design, featuring Liberty’s profile, reflected the nation’s shift toward rebuilding after the war. Politically, the U.S. was experiencing a period of industrial growth, and the 1875 Cent coins copper-nickel composition symbolized the expanding use of base metals in American currency.
The 1875 Cent coins metal composition marked a departure from previous reliance on precious metals, signaling changes in the U.S. economy. Longacres design captured a sense of national resilience and renewal, aligning with the economic and political transformations occurring as the nation emerged from Reconstruction.