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1 Cent "1853" (Pattern; nickel-brass) , United States

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Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Liberty facing left wearing coronet, 13 stars with date below.
Latin
LIBERTY 1853
Reverse
"ONE CENT" within olive wreath.
Latin
ONE CENT
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