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½ Penny - Copper "Mailed Bust Left, Horned"
1787 year| Copper | 7 g | 28 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#66838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Seated female with a pole in her hand which has a liberty cap on top of it, and in the other hand an olive branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDE
ET LIB
1787
Comment
Two additional scarce reverse legend types exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1787 Connecticut Copper "Mailed Bust Left, Horned" ½ Penny coin is that it features a unique design element - the horns on the bust of the person depicted on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This design element is not commonly found on coins from this time period, and it is believed to be a symbol of strength and power. Additionally, the coin's design was created by a prominent American engraver and artist, Gilbert Stuart, who is known for his portraits of George Washington and other notable figures from the early years of the United States.
