© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
© Ben Dettweiler (CC BY)
1 Cent Token Coinage; small ship
1833 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | American Colonization Society (1822-1847) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1833 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar (1833-1906) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#22373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
3-line inscription in center and legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY
FOUNDED
A.D.
1816
ONE CENT
Interesting fact
The Token 1 Cent coin from Liberia, made of Copper in 1833, is interesting because it was issued during a time when Liberia was not yet a recognized sovereign state, but rather a colony established by the American Colonization Society for freed African-American slaves. The coin's design, featuring a small ship, symbolizes the country's maritime history and its connection to the Atlantic slave trade. Despite its historical significance, the coin's value is relatively low, with some specimens selling for around $20-$50.
