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10 Cents "1792 Disme" (Pattern; copper) , United States
Coin Details
Obverse
Bust of liberty left, with flowing hair. "LIBERTY PARENT OF SCIENCE & INDUS." and date at rim with denticals.
Latin
LIBERTY PARENT OF SCIENCE & INDUS. 1792
Reverse
Flying eagle center with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "DISME" at rim with denticals.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DISME
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