That description could apply to dozens, possibly hundreds of coins from that era. Please post a new question with a more complete description including its size, the picture on the other side, and any wording you can make out.
An uncirculated 1861 Indian head penny is worth %162. A penny in good condition is only worth $20. These prices are good as of January 2014.
About $14 or $15, depending on how worn it is. Your coin is an example of the famous Morgan dollar series, named for the artist who designed it. The woman's head is of course (!) Miss Liberty, with an image similar to the one used for the Statue of Liberty.
The "W" on the front of the coin is the monogram of the designer A. A. Weinman. All Mercury Head dimes have this. If the coin shows any wear, the value is about $2.00 just for the silver. It's a very common coin.
Type in 1861 Indian Head cent in the search box on your home page. This will bring up images of these coins.
Anytime one is trying to determine a coin's worth, you must be aware of thast specific coins's mint state (condition): for example, a 1861 Indian Head Penny is worth 25 dollars in good condition , but is worth $225 in a mint state of 50 (AU50).
It is one of the many images of "Lady Liberty" which are on our coins
An uncirculated 1861 Indian head penny is worth %162. A penny in good condition is only worth $20. These prices are good as of January 2014.
On the front of the coin look to the lower left.
The $5.00 coin is a "Liberty Head Half Eagle" it's one of the Liberty Head series of gold coins.
The "W" on the front of the coin is the monogram of the designer A. A. Weinman. All Mercury Head dimes have this. If the coin shows any wear, the value is about $2.00 just for the silver. It's a very common coin.
Type in 1861 Indian Head cent in the search box on your home page. This will bring up images of these coins.
About $14 or $15, depending on how worn it is. Your coin is an example of the famous Morgan dollar series, named for the artist who designed it. The woman's head is of course (!) Miss Liberty, with an image similar to the one used for the Statue of Liberty.
Anytime one is trying to determine a coin's worth, you must be aware of thast specific coins's mint state (condition): for example, a 1861 Indian Head Penny is worth 25 dollars in good condition , but is worth $225 in a mint state of 50 (AU50).
The coin is a Liberty Head Nickel, 1903 is a common date so the only way this coin could come close to $275.00 is if the coin is a certified high grade Mint State of MS-64 or better.
Please post a more specific question with the coin's date, denomination, and what country it's from. The description "head and wreath" applies to literally hundreds of different coins from various countries.
It was minted at the Dahlonega, Georgia Mint. This Mint operated from 1838 to 1861 and only made gold coins.
A coin has a head and a tail but no body!