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5 Cents "1792 Half Disme" Pattern; copper
1792 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
"HALF," "DISME," and star below flying eagle, with "UNI.STATES OF AMERICA" at rim with denticals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNI.STATES OF AMERICA
HALF
DISME
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1792 Half Disme is considered a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors, with only 24 known examples surviving to this day.
