© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Penny - Auctori Plebis
1787 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United States (pre-federal and private/territorial) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederation Period (1781-1789) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#362801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Seated figure with anchor, globe, and lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDEP ET LIBER
1787
Translation:
Independence and Liberty
1787
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Similar to the Connecticut Coppers. However, no one is sure where they were minted.Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - Auctori Plebis 1787 coin is considered a rare and highly sought-after piece among collectors, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
