United States of America One Cent

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Date:1850

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United States of America copper one cent, 1850

Diameter 27mm

The obverse features Christian Gobrecht's 'Braided Hair' Liberty design, the bust of Liberty is shown facing left and wearing a coronet that bears the word 'Liberty'. She is surrounded by thirteen six-pointed stars representing the original thirteen Anglo-American colonies and the date is below. The reverse features the denomination within a wreath and the inscription 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' around the outside.

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United States of America One Cent

United States of America copper one cent, 1850 Diameter 27mm The obverse features Christian Gobrecht's ...

United States of America One Cent

United States of America copper one cent, 1850 Diameter 27mm The obverse features Christian Gobrecht's ...

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M4272.1994.359 (66/17346)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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