1 Cent "1896" (Pattern; bronze) , United States

1896

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

"LIBERTY" inscribed across a scroll on a US shield. Behind the shield are two crossed poles, one with a liberty cap and one with an eagle. The US motto is above, with seven stars to the left, six stars to the right, and the date below.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

E · PLURIBUS · UNUM LIBERTY 1896

Engravers:

Charles Edward Barber

Reverse

Description:

"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" surrounding olive wreath, with large "1" in center, and a circle of dots around the rim.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1 CENT

Engravers:

Charles Edward Barber

Specifications

CompositionBronze
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value1 Cent

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