© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Penny - Bar Cent ND
1785 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | New York (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederation Period (1781-1789) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1785 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#350847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
13 parallel and unconnected bars.
Designer: George Wyon
Comment
They are called a Bar Cent only because the name has stuck since the times of it use. When it did circulate the value was less than one cent.Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - Bar Cent ND (1785) from New York (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a pioneer issue, meaning it was one of the first coins minted in the United States, specifically in New York, before the federal government began minting coins in 1792. This coin is particularly interesting because it was minted during a time when the United States was still a group of independent states, and it features a unique design, including a bar across the center of the coin, which gave it its name. Additionally, it is made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can sell for thousands of dollars at auction.
