1 Cent - Washington “Unity States” , United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Washington resembles an Emperor because of Laurel leaf around head.
Latin
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783
Reverse
Reverse shows a wreath and "One Cent" and "Unity States of America"
Latin
UNITY STATES OF AMERICA ONE CENT 1/100
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