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1 Cent "Liberty Head One Cent" Pattern
1881 year| Nickel |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#280518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: I
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cent "Liberty Head One Cent" (Pattern) 1881 from United States made of Nickel is a unique and rare coin that was never circulated. It was designed by Charles E. Barber, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time, and features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse side and a wreath on the reverse side. The coin was intended to be a pattern for a new design of the one-cent coin, but it was never adopted for production. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
