Half Cent

Issuer Massachusetts
Year 1787-1788
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Cent (0.005)
Currency Dollar
Composition Copper
Weight 5 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#19
Obverse description American Indian standing left, with a bow in right hand and arrow in left hand, looking at star.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering COMMON WEALTH
Reverse description Eagle with shield holding olive branch and arrows facing left with `HALF CENT` across shield.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MASSACHUSETTS 1787
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1787 - -
1788 - -
Numisquare ID 3661699210
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