1792 Cent Patterns

About This Coin

The 1792 Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — the first year of the series. In 1792, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features various experimental designs testing different concepts for U.S. coinage and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. A notable auction result reached $2520K in SP67BN grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Various Mint engravers and outside artists.