2 Cents (Pattern) 1847 front 2 Cents (Pattern) 1847 back
2 Cents (Pattern) 1847 photo
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2 Cents Pattern

1847 year
Copper 16.89 g 34.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Liberia
Period
Republic (1847-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1847
Value
2 Cents (0.02)
Currency
Dollar pattern strikes (1847-1890)
Composition
Copper
Weight
16.89 g
Diameter
34.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#74537
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Palm tree with steam ship to the right on the horizon, denomination in legend on top and date below in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWO CENTS
1847

Engraver: W.J. Taylor

Comment

This pattern has a larger diameter than the KM#2 coin
KM#2 diameter 28.5mm
KM# Pn2 diameter 35.5mm

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Cents (Pattern) 1847 from Liberia made of Copper weighing 16.89 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It is considered a numismatic curiosity, and its value lies in its historical significance and rarity, rather than its monetary value.

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 (Pattern) 1847 coin.