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
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Issuer Hierarchy
Year1896
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½ Dollar "1877" (Pattern; silver)
Obverse: Bust of Liberty left in center of ring of dots. "E · PLURIBUS . UNUM," stars, and date at rim., Reverse: Eagle left standing on wide scroll inscribed with motto. Behind scroll there are arrows and olive branches. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "· HALF DOLLAR ·" at rim.
