Connecticut ½ Penny - Copper "Mailed Bust Left, Horned", 1787
Information
Country
Connecticut
Connecticut
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1787
Ruler
Confederation Period
(1781–1789)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
7
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
1.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Connecticut. Issued in 1787. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 7 g.
- Obverse
- "Horned Bust". Bust facing left.
- 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.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1787 | — | Horned Bust |
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