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Copper Bust Right
1787 year| Copper |
| Issuer | Republic of Vermont (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#68380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Britannia facing left. Beneath her is a line, beneath the line is the date 1787. Above the farthest left portions of her are the letters INDE. At the top right are the letters ET LIB.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDE
ET LIB
1787
Interesting fact
The Copper (Bust Right) 1787 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 use of copper as the material for the coin was also significant, as it was a more affordable alternative to other metals like gold or silver, making it more accessible to the general population.
