10 Cents "1792 Disme" (Pattern; silver) 1792 front 10 Cents "1792 Disme" (Pattern; silver) 1792 back
10 Cents "1792 Disme" (Pattern; silver) 1792 photo
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10 Cents "1792 Disme" Pattern; silver

1792 year
Silver 2.69 g -
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1792
Value
10 Cents (0.10&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.69 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#254067
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Flying eagle center with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "DISME" at rim with denticals.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DISME

Interesting fact

The 1792 Disme pattern coin is one of the earliest coins minted by the United States government, and it features an image of Lady Liberty on the obverse side.