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1 Cent

1 Cent "1896" (Pattern; bronze)

United States · 1896 · Base Metal

1 Cent "1896" (Pattern; bronze) — obverse1 Cent "1896" (Pattern; bronze) — reverse
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Weight unknown — can't compute a melt value to stack.

Specifications

Years1896
Denomination1 Cent
CompositionBronze
Gross weight

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About this coin’s value

This coin is composed of bronze. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. For copper-era cents, the metal itself can exceed face value — see the copper penny calculator and our copper penny guide.

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