½ Penny - Pine Tree Copper Pattern
1776 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Massachusetts (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Post-colonial period (1776-1781) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#358194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The goddess of Liberty sitting on a globe. She is holding a liberty cap and a staff, while a dog sits at her feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERT AND VIRTUE
1776
Engraver: Paul Revere
Designer: Paul Revere
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Penny - Pine Tree Copper (Pattern) 1776 from Massachusetts is that it is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the United States. It is believed that only 30 to 40 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
