Whitman Expo
1792 Copper, with Silver Plug Pattern Cent MS RB J-1
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.
Basic Information
GSID:
11903
Coin Date:
1792
Denomination:
P1c / Pattern Cent
Designation:
MS
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
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
