3 Pence - Higley Copper With Wheel

Issuer Connecticut
Year 1739
Type Emergency coin
Value 3 Pence (1⁄80)
Currency Pound
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) PCGS#216
Obverse description The obverse of the coin shows a 12 spoked wheel in the center, with the text surrounding in the outer border. A pointing hand sits at the bottom of the coin and points to the word THE.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering THE. WHEELE. GOES. ROUND.
Reverse description A large broad axe is in the center of the coin with text surrounding. The blade of the axe is touching the outer circular border of the coin. The pointing finger symbol is positioned at the bottom of the coin pointing to the letter J.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering J. CUT. MY. WAY. THROUGH.
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1739) - -
Numisquare ID 6796593000
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