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Copper Pattern
1776 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | New Hampshire (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Post-colonial period (1776-1781) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1776 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#349079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A harp, with the date next to it. (Date not visible on this example.)
Lettering: 1776
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern Copper (Pattern) 1776 from New Hampshire is that it is considered a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors. It is believed that only 30 to 40 of these coins were struck, making it one of the lowest mintage coins in the United States colonial era. As a result, it is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.