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1 Cent - Leichtweis Head (Millions For Defence Not For One Cent for Tribute) , United States

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Coin Details
Obverse
Bandaged man's head in the center surrounded by 13 stars. The date of issue appears under the head.
Latin
L.Leichtweis 1863
Reverse
Inscriptions inside and around a central laurel wreath. Beneath the crown is a beaver.
Latin
MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE
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