© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Cent - Washington “Double Head” ND
1820 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1789-date) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1820 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 22 April 1864 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#355984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
A bust of George Washington facing left. A star is below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE CENT
Edge
Plain or engrailed.
Interesting fact
The "Washington Double Head" 1 cent token, minted in 1820, is a rare and unique coin that features a double portrait of George Washington, with two different profiles of the first president on opposite sides of the coin. This coin is considered a curiosity among numismatists and is highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.
