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Evolution of a Denomination: 1792 Proposed Coinage

Published 12/18/2025

We are at the end of our series breaking down denominations that have come and went in United States coinage. Our last focus will be proposed coinage of 1792, some of which are patterns, some privately issued, and perhaps all of them can be considered experimental.

1792 Silver Center Cent

The dies for this coin are assumed to be cut by Henry Voight. Liberty is featured on the obverse facing right with a wreath tied with a ribbon in the reverse. Unique to say the least, this copper cent coin features a silver plug in the center. According to the Red Book, there are just 14 known. For experimental purposes, there were also cent coins struck without the silver center. There are only around nine of those known.