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1 Cent "1853" Pattern; copper-nickel
1853 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#125527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"ONE CENT" within olive wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
CENT
Comment
This design employed the regular die for the gold quarter eagle.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cent "1853" (Pattern; copper-nickel) 1853 from United States made of Copper-nickel is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a prototype or sample for a potential new coin design, but it was ultimately not adopted for circulation. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
