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1 Cent "1851" Pattern
1851 year| - | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1851 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#123989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Large "CENT" and "ONE TENTH SILVER" surrounding round perforation.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENT
ONE TENTH SILVER
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cent "1851" (Pattern) 1851 from United States is a highly sought-after rare coin among collectors due to its unique design and historical significance. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was never actually circulated or released into the public, but instead was minted as a pattern coin for the U.S. Mint to test and experiment with new designs and metallic compositions. This makes it a truly unique piece of numismatic history.
