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1 Cent "1869" (Pattern) , United States
1869

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Head of Liberty left wearing coronet, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and date at rim.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTY 1869
Reverse
Description:
Roman numeral 1 center inside laurel wreath.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
I
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