© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Penny - Copper “Mailed Bust Left”
1788 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Connecticut (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Confederation Period (1781-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#389034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated figure facing left.
Lettering:
INDE*ET
LIB*
1788
Interesting fact
The "Mailed Bust Left" 1788 Connecticut copper coin features an image of Lady Liberty with a liberty cap on her head, symbolizing freedom and independence.
