© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Penny - George III Pattern
1773 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Virginia (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colonial period (1607-1776) |
| King | George III (1760-1783) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1773 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#350793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned British - Hanoverian royal coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRGINIA. 1773.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Penny - George III (Pattern) 1773 from Virginia is that it is considered a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is believed that only 300-400 of these coins were minted, making it one of the lowest mintage coins in the United States' pre-federal era. As a result, it is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
