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Liberty - Not One Cent

Die cutter: James G. Moffet (American, active 1832–1837)
Hard Times (1833–1844)
1837
Object Place: United States

Medium/Technique Copper
Dimensions Diameter and weight: 28 mm, 9.2 gm (1 1/8 in., 0.32 oz.)
Credit Line Augustine Shurtleff Collection of Coins
Accession Number01.1884
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas

Catalogue Raisonné HT 44
DescriptionOBV: MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE around NOT-ONE-CENT---FOR TRIBUTE(curved upwards) within laurel wreath composed of single branch (defaced); beaded circle unattached to rim. REV: E PLURIBUS UNUM on riband 1837; separated by seven stars dexter and six sinister around laureate nude bust of Liberty, facing dexter, hair tied with throng twice; surrounded by serrated rim. Edge plain.