1 Dollar (Corythosaurus) 1993 front 1 Dollar (Corythosaurus) 1993 back
1 Dollar (Corythosaurus) 1993 photo
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1 Dollar Corythosaurus

1993 year
Copper-nickel 28.52 g 38.50 mm
Description
Issuer
Liberia
Period
Republic (1847-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
1 Dollar 1 LRD = USD 0.0052
Currency
Dollar (1943-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.52 g
Diameter
38.50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#26233
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Corythosaurus.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRESERVE PLANET EARTH
CORYTHOSAURUS
PM
· $1 ·

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Corythosaurus is a genus of hadrosaurid "duck-billed" dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous Period, about 77–75.7 million years ago. It lived in what is now North America. Its name means "helmet lizard", derived from Greek κόρυς. It was named and described in 1914 by Barnum Brown. Corythosaurus has an estimated length of 9 metres (30 ft), and has a skull, including the crest, that is 70.8 centimetres (27.9 in) tall.

Interesting fact

The Corythosaurus coin from Liberia features a unique design, showcasing a dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 77 million years ago. The Corythosaurus was a type of hadrosaurid, also known as a duck-billed dinosaur, and was characterized by its distinctive crest on its head, which resembled a helmet. The coin's design captures this distinctive feature, making it a fascinating collector's item for anyone interested in dinosaurs or unique coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993 PM 25000 - - - - - -

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