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Liberian Coins
Reverse
Obverse
On the obverse side of the coin is a frizzy
haired female head that has what appears to
be a stocking or knitted cap. Lodged
squarely in the middle of the cap’s base is a
five pointed star [pentagram]. The head
faces the left. It is rimmed by a circle
containing another, smaller star at the base
and the lettering “REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA”
which extends perfectly across the coin in a
semi-circle. The coin’s orientation is up and
down [↑↓] left within circle, stars below.
On the reverse side, is a Palm Tree,
engraved right in the middle of a big circle;
the Atlantic Ocean and a sailing vessel.
Within the circle, is the value indicated by
the lettering “ONE CENT” pulsated by two
pentagrams and the date “1847”.
Edge
The edge of the coin is Plain
Year
1847
Value
1 Cent (0.01)
Engraver: W.J. Taylor
Metal
It is made of Copper
Weight
It weighs 9 g
Diameter
It is 28.32 mm
Thickness
The coin is 1.85 mm thick.
Shape
The coin is circular/round
Demonetization
It is no longer used. It has been
demonetized
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