1/2 Penny - Nova Eborac

€1.00
IssuerNew York
Year1787
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound
CompositionCopper
Weight9 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#10, PCGS#475, PCGS#478, PCGS#481, PCGS#484
Obverse descriptionMailed bust facing right and wearing laureal wreath with the legend surrounding.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNOVA EBORAC
(Translation: New York)
Reverse descriptionSeated 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRT ET LIB 1787
(Translation: Virtue and Liberty 1787)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1787  - Large Head (PCGS #484) -
1787  - Seated Left (PCGS #478) -
1787  - Seated Right (PCGS #475) -
1787  - Small Head (PCGS #481) -
Catalog ID4662250870
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