½ Penny - Copper


Copper	9.6 g	28 mm

Description

Issuer	New Jersey (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial))
Period	Confederation Period (1781-1789)
Type	Token
Years	1786-1788
Value	½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency	Pound
Composition	Copper
Weight	9.6 g
Diameter	28 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1793
Updated	2024-10-09

References

Numista	N#13419
Rarity index	50%

Reverse

Union shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: * E * PLURIBUS * UNUM *

Translation: Out of many, one

Edge

Reeded

Comment

First coin using the motto "E pluribus unum".
More information in https://coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/NJ-Copper.intro.html

Interesting fact

The A Token ½ Penny - Copper 1786-1788 from New Jersey (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) made of Copper weighing 9.6 g is a rare and valuable coin. It is considered a historical artifact, and its value lies not only in its monetary worth but also in its cultural and historical significance. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the United States was still a group of independent states, before the establishment of the federal government. The coin was issued by a private mint in New Jersey and was used as a form of currency in the local economy. Its design features a unique blend of symbols and letters that reflect the cultural and political climate of the time. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians, and its value continues to appreciate over time. It is a testament to the rich history and diversity of American currency and serves as a reminder of the country's evolution from a collection of independent states to a unified nation.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1786		-	-	-	-	-	-
1787		-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Copper 1786-1788 coin.