1 Cent - Washington “Double Head”
United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) · 1820 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1820 |
| Denomination | — |
| Composition | Copper |
| Gross weight | — |
| Edge | Plain or engrailed. |
| Shape | Round |
| Type | Merchant tokens |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
A bust of George Washington facing left. A star is below.
Reverse
A bust of George Washington facing left. A star is below.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1 Cent - Washington “Double Head” made of silver or gold?
No — the 1 Cent - Washington “Double Head” is copper, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the 1 Cent - Washington “Double Head” minted?
The 1 Cent - Washington “Double Head” was issued 1820.
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