© PCGS
© PCGS
3 Pence - Higley Copper With Deer
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Connecticut (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colonial period (1607-1776) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1737-1739 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#348759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A broad axe with words around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: J. CUT. MY. WAY. THROUGH.
Comment
Weight varies from 7.9 to 11.02 grams. The British Pound circulated alongside at similar values towards the Connecticut Dollar.Interesting fact
The Higley Copper Token 3 Pence coin featuring a deer on its reverse side is a unique and rare piece of numismatic history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued by a private mint, the Higley Copper Company, in Connecticut during the pre-federal era, making it a rare example of a privately minted coin in the United States.
