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Copper
| Issuer | State of Connecticut |
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| Year | 1787 |
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| Composition | Copper |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust facing right, rendered in a bold relief typical of early American copper coinage. The figure bears a laurel branch rising behind the head, suggesting a classical allegorical treatment. The legend AUCTORI CONNEC arcs around the periphery, referencing the authority of Connecticut. The field is flat and unadorned, with a beaded border encircling the design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Seated allegorical figure of Liberty facing left, holding a liberty pole surmounted by a Phrygian cap in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, symbolizing freedom and peace. The figure is rendered in a classical style consistent with other Connecticut coppers of the period. The legend INDE.ET LIB, an abbreviation of 'Independence and Liberty,' arcs around the upper periphery. A beaded border frames the entire reverse design. |
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