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1 Cent "1792 Birch Cent" Pattern
1792 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
"ONE" over "CENT" in center within wreath, and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "1/100" at rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE
CENT
1/100
Edge
Smooth or lettered edge
Interesting fact
The 1792 Birch Cent is considered a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors, with only 10 known examples existing in the world.
