© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Penny - Copper "Laughing Head"
1787 year| Copper |
| Issuer | Connecticut (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederation Period (1781-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#66834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated female with a cane on her hand which has a liberty cap on top of it, and on the other hand an olive branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDE:***ET*LIB:
1787
Interesting fact
The "Laughing Head" copper coin from Connecticut, minted in 1787, features a unique design on its obverse side - a smiling sun with a face, surrounded by rays. This cheerful image was meant to symbolize the optimism and hope for a brighter future that was prevalent during the post-Revolutionary era in the United States.
