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1973 Bermuda One Cent Copper Coin KM# 15 BU
1973 Bermuda One Cent Copper Coin KM# 15 Brilliant Uncirculated BU
This 1973 Bermuda one cent coin is a stunning example of British Overseas Territory coinage, struck in copper. The obverse features the elegant portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a wild hog, a symbol deeply rooted in Bermudian history. This specific specimen is identified as KM# 15 and is in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, retaining its original copper luster and sharp strike details. It comes housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip, labeled for easy identification within a collection. This uncirculated copper cent is a perfect addition for collectors focusing on Commonwealth nations or animal-themed numismatics.
1973 Bermuda One Cent Copper Coin KM# 15 Brilliant Uncirculated
Condition: This specimen is in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, exhibiting original mint luster and sharp details on both the obverse and reverse. The copper surfaces show typical red-brown toning consistent with its age. The strike is well-executed with clear definition on the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the wild boar on the reverse. The coin is housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip.
Mint: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom
Metal Content: Copper
Historical Context: This coin features the decimal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a wild boar on the reverse, which represents the "Hogge Money" used in Bermuda during the 17th century. It was part of the second series of decimal coinage for the island.
Strike Type: Business Strike
Grading: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
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