Whitman Expo
1792 Copper, with Silver Plug Pattern Cent MS BN J-1 Values
Details
The dies possibly cut by Henry Voigt. One example of J-2 exists perforated at the center but lacking the silver plug, which was never inserted.
Obverse: Liberty head facing right, with hair flowing behind. Inscription LIBERTY PARENT OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY around, and with the date 1792 just below the bust.
Reverse: A wreath, open at the top, tied with a ribbon at the bottom, enclosing the words ONE CENT, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding and the fraction 1/100 below.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
14 known
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1792
Composition:
Copper with silver plug
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper, with Silver Plug
Variety 2:
J-1
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
4.53 gr
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Henry Voigt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY PARENT OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY, 1792
Obverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1/100
Reverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
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