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1 Cent

1847 year
Copper 9 g 28.32 mm
Description
Issuer
Liberia
Period
Republic (1847-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1847
Value
1 Cent (0.01)
Currency
Dollar (1833-1906)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9 g
Diameter
28.32 mm
Thickness
1.85 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#37096
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Palm tree within circle, 2 stars, date and value around border.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* ONE CENT *
1847

Engraver: W.J. Taylor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Cent 1847 coin from Liberia was designed by Christian Gobrecht, a renowned American engraver and designer who also designed the Liberian coat of arms. The coin features a depiction of a Liberian woman on the obverse side, representing the country's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1847  - - - - - -

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