1 Cent "1792 Birch Cent" (Pattern) 1792 front 1 Cent "1792 Birch Cent" (Pattern) 1792 back
1 Cent "1792 Birch Cent" (Pattern) 1792 photo
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1 Cent "1792 Birch Cent" Pattern

1792 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1792
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
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.