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Copper "Mailed Bust Facing Left, Horned Bust"
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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#66836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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
1787
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Mailed Bust Facing Left, Horned Bust" copper coin from Connecticut is that it was one of the first coins to feature an image of Lady Liberty, which would later become a symbol of American freedom and independence.
