© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
½ Penny - Copper “Georgivs III Obverse”
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Connecticut (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederation Period (1781-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1787-1788 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#389032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A seated figure facing left.
Lettering:
INDE*ET
LIB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1787-1788 Connecticut Copper ½ Penny is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, King George III, on a coin issued by the United States. This was a departure from the traditional use of allegorical figures or symbols on American coins and marked a shift towards more realistic and representational designs.
