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Copper
1787 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Connecticut (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#66831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Seated female with a pole in her hand which has a liberty cap on top of it, and in the other hand an olive branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDE.ET LIB
Comment
Two Reverse legend types exist, those of Connecticut KM#9 and KM#10.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1787 Copper coin from Connecticut is that it was one of the first coins to be minted by a private company, the New Haven Mint, which was established in 1785. This coin was minted during a time when the United States was still a collection of independent states and had not yet adopted a federal currency. The use of copper as the material for the coin was also significant, as it was a more affordable alternative to other metals like silver or gold, making it more accessible to the general population.
