1/2 Penny - Nova Eborac

Issuer New York
Year 1787
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound
Composition Copper
Weight 9 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#10, PCGS#475, PCGS#478, PCGS#481, PCGS#484
Obverse description Mailed bust facing right and wearing laureal wreath with the legend surrounding.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering NOVA EBORAC
(Translation: New York)
Reverse description Seated figure holding sprig/branch in one hand and a liberty pole with Phrygian cap in the other; with a shield below to the left (similar to Britannia).
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VIRT ET LIB 1787
(Translation: Virtue and Liberty 1787)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1787 - Large Head (PCGS #484) -
1787 - Seated Left (PCGS #478) -
1787 - Seated Right (PCGS #475) -
1787 - Small Head (PCGS #481) -
Numisquare ID 4662250870
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