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2 Cents
1847 year| Copper | 16.28 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1847 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02) |
| Currency | Dollar (1833-1906) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.28 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#44360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Palm tree within circle, 2 stars, date and value around border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO CENTS
1847
Engraver: W.J. Taylor
Interesting fact
The 1847 Liberian 2 Cents coin was part of the first coinage series issued by Liberia after it gained independence from the American Colonization Society in 1847. The coin was designed by the United States Mint in Philadelphia and features a depiction of a Liberian woman on the obverse side, representing the newly independent nation. The coin's reverse side features a wreath surrounding the denomination and year of issue. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents 1847 coin.
