Object Details
maker
U.S. Mint (unauthorized)
Description (Brief)
One (1) cent coin
United States, 1793
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty. Three leaf sprig below Liberty.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1793
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE CENT / 1/100
Credit Line
Transfer from the United States Mint
date made
1793
ID Number
1991.0357.0003
catalog number
1991.0357.0003
accession number
1991.0357
Object Name
coin
Physical Description
copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements
overall: .3 cm x 2.7 cm; 1/8 in x 1 1/16 in
place made
United States
place of issue
United States
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Exhibition
Value of Money
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1075137