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1 Cent "1792 Silver Center and Copper" Pattern
1792 year| Bimetallic: silver centre in copper ring | 4.48 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: silver centre in copper ring |
| Weight | 4.48 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
"ONE" over "CENT" in center of laurel wreath. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "1/100" at rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE
CENT
1/100
Edge
Reeded
Comment
From Judd: All these pieces come from a common set of dies, and all plain edge pieces are counterfeits.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1792 Silver Center and Copper Pattern 1 Cent is that it was designed by John Reich, a German-born engraver and designer who worked for the United States Mint. Reich's design features a portrait of Liberty on the obverse (front) side of the coin, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and a ring of stars. The reverse (back) side of the coin features a bald eagle surrounded by a wreath of olive branches and a banner with the motto "E Pluribus Unum" (Latin for "Out of many, one"). The coin's unique bimetallic composition, with a silver center surrounded by a copper ring, was an innovative feature for its time and adds to its historical significance and collectibility.
