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Copper "Mailed Bust Facing Left"
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Connecticut (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1788 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#66820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Seated female with a cane on her hand which has a liberty cap on top of it, and on the other hand an olive branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDE:
ET LIB:
1785
Interesting fact
The Copper "Mailed Bust Facing Left" coin from Connecticut (1786-1788) is interesting because it features a unique design element - a mailed bust, which refers to a bust (a sculpted or painted representation of a person's head and shoulders) depicted wearing a mail coat, a type of armor made of interlocking metal rings. This design was used to symbolize the idea of strength and protection, reflecting the importance of these values in the early years of the United States.