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1 Penny - Lord Baltimore “ Denarium” Pattern ND
1659 year| Copper | - | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Maryland (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colonial period (1607-1776) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#51510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crown surmounted by two banners.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DENARIUM:TERRÆ-MARIÆ•
Comment
It is believed that all of the Lord Baltimore Maryland coinage was struck in England, most likely at the Royal MintInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Penny - Lord Baltimore “Denarium” (Pattern) ND (1659) from Maryland is that it is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the United States. It is believed that only 12 of these coins were struck, and as a result, they are highly sought after by collectors. In fact, in 2017, one of these coins sold for $355,000 at auction, making it one of the most valuable coins in the world.