5 Cents "1792 Half Disme" (Pattern; copper) , United States
1792
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Female bust left with curly flowing hair. Date below bust, with "LIB.PAR.OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY." at rim with denticals.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
1792 LIB.PAR.OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY.
Reverse
Description:
"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
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