Copper cent, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1792. 1956.163.911

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1956.163.911

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.33
    • Diameter (in mm): 30

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date: 1792

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1792
  • Denomination: cent
  • Material: Copper

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Eagle stg.l. on shield, head reverted

  • Reverse

    • Legend: TRIAL PIECE. DESIGNED FOR UNITED STATES CENT. 1792
    • Type: legend

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1956.163.911
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • counterfeit

Rights

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

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