1/2 Penny - Indian Copper Pattern

Obverse description	A standing figure of a Native American depicted in full length at center, holding a bow in one hand, rendered in a bold, primitively engraved style consistent with colonial American die-cutting. The legend PROVINCE OF MASSA. runs along the lower portion of the field in Latin script. The overall composition is attributed to the engraving of Paul Revere, reflecting the rudimentary but historically significant craftsmanship of the period. The coin specimen shown bears a post-mint suspension hole at left.
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Reverse description	The allegorical figure of Liberty is depicted seated upon a globe at center, draped and shown in a three-quarter pose, her figure boldly rendered in the primitive engraving style characteristic of colonial American pattern coinage. The Latin legend DEFENSOR LIBERTATIS, meaning 'Defender of Liberty,' runs along the lower periphery of the field. The design reflects the patriotic iconography of the American Revolutionary period, with the globe symbolizing universal liberty. The specimen shown bears a suspension hole at right, indicating later use as a pendant or token.
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