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Copper Baby Head Bust Right
1786 year| Copper | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Republic of Vermont (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1786 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#45705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Britannia left
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDE ET:LIR.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Copper (Baby Head Bust Right) 1786 coin from the Republic of Vermont is interesting because it was one of the first coins minted by a private company, the Vermont 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 the federal government had not yet established a national mint. The coin's design, featuring a baby's head on the obverse (front) side, was meant to symbolize the new nation's youth and vitality. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and valuable, with some specimens selling for thousands of dollars at auction.