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George Washington (Unity States) "Birmingham Token Cent"
Early American (1700–1832)
dated 1783, struck about 1820
Mint: Birmingham Mint, England
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 29 mm, 7.6 gm (1 1/8 in., 0.27 oz.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Henry G. Pickering
Accession Number26.305
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CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Tokens and contorniates
Catalogue Raisonné
Breen 1188; Baker 1
DescriptionObv: Laureate bust of Washington facing left, enclosed by WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE / 1783, the whole surrounded by a beaded rim
Rev: UNITY STATES OF AMERICA around a wreath enclosing ONE / CENT, 1/100 below, the whole surrounded by a beaded rim
Edge: plain
Rev: UNITY STATES OF AMERICA around a wreath enclosing ONE / CENT, 1/100 below, the whole surrounded by a beaded rim
Edge: plain