1 Cent "1869" (Pattern) 1869 front 1 Cent "1869" (Pattern) 1869 back
1 Cent "1869" (Pattern) 1869 photo
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1 Cent "1869" Pattern

1869 year
Nickel - -
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1869
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#122280
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Roman numeral 1 center inside laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: I

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Cent "1869" (Pattern) 1869 from United States made of Nickel is a highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its rarity and historical significance. It was designed by Charles E. Barber, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time, and features a unique pattern that was never adopted for regular circulation. Instead, the coin was only produced in small quantities as a trial or sample piece, making it a valuable and highly prized collector's item.