© Bitteswell
© Bitteswell
Copper Bust left
| Copper | 8.30 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Vermont (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1787 |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.30 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#160247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Britannia facing left. Beneath is the date 1786. To her left are the letters IND. To her right are the letters ET LIB.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDE ET LIB
1786
Translation: Independence and Liberty
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Copper (Bust left) 1786-1787 from Republic of Vermont is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a woman. The coin features a bust of a woman representing Liberty, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of male figures on coins. This design choice was a nod to the importance of women in the fight for independence and their role in shaping the new nation.