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© PCGS
1 Penny - Albany Church ND
1790 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | New York (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Church of Albany |
| Period | Federal republic (1789-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1790 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#347816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nothing, it is a one sided coin.
Interesting fact
The 1790 Albany Church penny is considered a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted using a unique blend of copper and other metals, which gives it a distinctive color and texture that sets it apart from other coins of the time. Additionally, the coin's design features a depiction of the Albany Church, which was an important landmark in the city of Albany, New York, and adds to the coin's historical and cultural significance.