© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
½ Penny - Indian Copper Pattern
1776 year| Copper | 7.6141 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Massachusetts (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Paul Revere |
| Period | Post-colonial period (1776-1781) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.6141 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | 2 April 1792 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#358270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The goddess of Liberty seated on a globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEFENSOR LIBERTATIS
Engraver: Paul Revere
Designer: Paul Revere
Comment
The specific mint in Boston was Revere’s Mint. This coin was likely made before 1776 because it mentions the province of Massachusetts, not the state.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Penny - Indian Copper (Pattern) 1776 from Massachusetts is that it features an image of a Native American on one side, which was a unique and unprecedented design choice for a coin at that time.
