Copper cent, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1847. 2007.42.18

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2007.42.18

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 9.903
    • Diameter (in mm): 27
  • Shape: Round

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1847

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1847
  • Denomination: cent
  • Material: Copper

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: (13 stars)/ 1847
    • Type: Head of Liberty, l.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/ in field: ONE CENT
    • Type: A wreath.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2007.42.18
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Notes

  • Found at Madison Square NYC, during renovation (4-11-87)

Rights

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

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