Copper cent, United States, 1792. 1951.192.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1951.192.1

Obverse: WASHINGTON PRESIDENT./ 1792 - Nude,diademed "Roman head" of G. Washington r.

Reverse: CENT - Ridiculous-looking heraldic eagle displayed, hd. l., wings spread, with olive branch in r. talon and bundle of arrows in l.; to l. and r. of head, three stars.

Physical Description

Axis: 0
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 12.881
- Diameter (in mm): 29
SerialNumber: 4000000
Shape: Round

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 1783 - 1795
Date on Object
- Date: 1792
Denomination: cent
Material: Copper
Geographic
- Region: United States

References

Reference: B 1249
Reference: Baker 19
Reference: Fuld

Administrative History

Identifier: 1951.192.1
Department: North American
Collection: American Numismatic Society
ImageSponsor: Sydney F. Martin and Roger S. Siboni

Notes

Proof; about 15 known

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States