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1 Cent Pattern
1889 year| Copper | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar pattern strikes (1847-1890) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#44361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, star above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
CENT
P
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cent (Pattern) 1889 from Liberia made of Copper is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It was minted in 1889 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. The coin features a depiction of a Liberian woman on the obverse (front) side, and a vignette of a ship on the reverse (back) side. The coin's design was created by the American architect and sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
