© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Penny - Copper "Small Head Right, ET LIB"
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#66828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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:
ETLIB INDE
1787
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1787 Connecticut Copper ½ Penny is that it features a unique design element - the abbreviation "ET LIB" (short for "Et Liberty," meaning "And Liberty") on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins produced by the New Haven Mint. This coin was minted during a time when the United States was still a collection of independent states, and the production of coins was not yet standardized, resulting in a diverse range of designs and variations.
