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1792 Copper Pattern Disme MS BN J-11 Values
Details
The 1792 disme occurs in one silver variety and two copper varieties, all of which are extremely rare, with J-10 more readily available than the others. Dies attributed to Henry Voigt.
Obverse: Liberty with flowing hair, quite similar style to J-1, but oriented in the opposite direction. The inscription surrounding is familiar: LIBERTY PARENT OF SCIENCE & INDUS., while the date 1792 is below the neck.
Reverse: Similar to J-7 through J-8 half dismes. Eagle in flight with outstretched wings head toward top of coin, tail below. UNI. STATES OF AMERICA around, DISME below.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
About 15 known
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1792
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-11
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Henry Voigt
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY PARENT OF SCIENCE & INDUS., 1792
Obverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
Reverse Lettering:
UNI. STATES OF AMERICA, DISME
Reverse Designer:
Henry Voigt
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