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Draped Bust type
Designed and engraved by: Robert Scot (American (born in Scotland), 1745–1823)
After: Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828)
After: Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828)
U.S. Federal Issue
1797
Mint: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Copper
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Rosamond Lamb
Accession Number64.97
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Sheldon 9-J Rar. 3
DescriptionDraped Bust type.
Obv.: Liberty facing r., above "LIBERTY"; date below, 1797. Die break behind hair ribbon as specified by Sheldon 131 (the more common variety) Struck slightly off-center.
Rev.: "ONE CENT" in field, wreath around, legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1/100"
Obv.: Liberty facing r., above "LIBERTY"; date below, 1797. Die break behind hair ribbon as specified by Sheldon 131 (the more common variety) Struck slightly off-center.
Rev.: "ONE CENT" in field, wreath around, legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1/100"