1 Cent "1896" Pattern; bronze, United States

1 Cent "1896" Pattern; bronze, United States, 1896 obverse image1 Cent "1896" Pattern; bronze, United States, 1896 reverse image
1 Cent "1896" Pattern; bronze coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1896
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
1 Cent "1896" Pattern; bronze Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Cent "1896" Pattern; bronze Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding olive wreath, with large 1 in center, and a circle of dots around the rim.

Engraver:

Charles Edward Barber

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

LIBERTY" inscribed across a scroll on a US shield. Behind the shield are two crossed poles, one with a liberty cap and one with an eagle. The US motto is above, with seven stars to the left, six stars to the right, and the date below.

Engraver:

Charles Edward Barber

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

1 Cent "1896" Pattern; bronze Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

E · PLURIBUS · UNUM LIBERTY 1896

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1 CENT

1 Cent "1896" Pattern; bronze Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze

Size

1 Cent "1896" Pattern; bronze sizes
  • Weight:n/a
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Plain

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